Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Job Description: An opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space , Getafe (Madrid).The selected candidate will join the Aerodynamics Team, who is responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimization of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft. The team works in a multidisciplinary Flight Physics environment and collaborates closely with specialists across international partner organizations. The jobholder will reinforce our Flight Physics division, participating in diverse projects including external shape design, steady and unsteady aerodynamic data modeling, safe separation analysis, and experimental wind tunnel test campaigns. RESPONSIBILITIES The main tasks of the jobholder will be: Design air vehicle external shapes and deliver optimized aerodynamic solutions, performance data, handling qualities, and loads models on time, cost, and quality (TCQ). Answer program specifications by developing and maintaining technologies, methods, tools, and expertise across the Aerodynamics discipline throughout the aircraft lifecycle. Develop expertise in the advanced application of numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools. Acquire and advance innovative aerodynamic technologies aligned with overall company strategy. Connect with the external research community focused on aerodynamics and multidisciplinary air vehicle design and optimization. Collaborate directly with related flight physics disciplines , including structures, loads, stability & control, and mass properties. SKILLS Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to knowing you: Education: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. Experience: At least 5 years of experience in aerodynamic design and characterization. Soft skills: High adaptability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, and international networking environment. Languages: Advanced level in English & Spanish (both written & spoken). Technical knowledge: Strong experience in meshing, numerical aerodynamic prediction tools, CAD tools, and generating aerodynamic databases from experimental and CFD data. Valuable / Nice to have: A PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable. Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel testing, safe separation, Python, Matlab, and German and/or French will also be valued. WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE? 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 in some sites. Benefits such as 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. Special rates in products & benefits. #MYCYM This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Flight & Space Physics By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . 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.