Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

We are looking for apassionate Senior Aerodynamics Engineerto join our elite Flight Physics team atAirbus Defence & Space in Getafe. In this role, you won't just analyze airflows-you will directly influence the external aerodynamic design, flight performance, and safe operation of next-generation aircraft in a highly collaborative, international environment.

From complex CFD modeling and high-speed wind tunnel testing to safe separation analysis, you will work at the crossroads of cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary engineering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aerodynamic Design & Modeling:Shape external air vehicle geometries and build comprehensive aerodynamic databases (steady & unsteady loads, performance, stability, and handling qualities).

• Experimental & Numerical Testing:Drive CFD simulation campaigns and participate directly in experimental wind tunnel testing.

• Store & Cargo Integration:Perform critical safe separation analyses for external stores and complex maneuvers.

• Innovation & Tool Development:Develop, optimize, and maintain state-of-the-art aerodynamic methods, scripts (Python/Matlab), and technological roadmaps aligning with Airbus strategy.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration:Work closely with international experts across Flight Physics, Structures, Flight Control, Loads, and Mass Properties, as well as leading external aerospace research communities.

• Delivery Excellence:Ensure high-impact aerodynamic solutions meet time, cost, and quality standards (TCQ) across the entire aircraft lifecycle.

SKILLS

• Education:Master's Degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent).

• Experience: We are looking for an Aerodynamics pro with 5+ years of hands-on military transport or combat aircraft aerodynamics experience across shape design and characterization, CFD, wind tunnel testing, or safe separation; experience in civil aircraft aerodynamics will also be highly valuable. Mastery in other Flight Physics disciplines (Performance, Loads, Flight Mechanics) is a major plus.

• Languages:Advanced / C1 level in English (our global working language).

• Core Competencies:Strong foundation in aerodynamics principles, fluid mechanics, and flight mechanics.

• APhDin Aerospace Engineering focused on Aerodynamics or Fluid Dynamics.

• Proficiency withnumerical aerodynamic prediction tools(CFD, high-performance meshing, solver execution).

• Previous experience inaerodynamic shape design and optimization

• Practical experience buildingaerodynamic databasescombining experimental and CFD data.

• Hands-on skills inPython, Matlab, or CAD tools (CATIA).

• Previous exposure towind tunnel testingorsafe separation analysis.

• Professional working knowledge ofGerman or French.

Permanent

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Professional

Flight & Space Physics