Job Description:

A vacancy for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Operations in Getafe Spain. The successful applicant will join the Aerodynamics 1GACS department.

Mission of the department and skill group

At Airbus Aerodynamics we are at the heart of aircraft design and the value it delivers to our customers. Our main mission is to deliver suitable aircraft design and configuration for optimum performance. As such we are fully part of the challenges of today in designing a safe aircraft meeting the highest sustainability and operational standards.

We are present throughout the full aircraft life: from the concept selection through the core design phase and onwards into supporting manufacture, flight testing and the aircraft in service. By this we ensure the best-operational and safe use of the aircraft and support our customers as required.

We are aeronautical engineers but also developers and innovators. We make use of cutting edge technologies in our tools: digital enablers are key to ensure our success.

Responsibilities of the job holder

As an Aerodynamic engineer,  you will be contributing directly to generating the external shapes of our components fulfilling mission requirements and constraints. This will involve activities from the early design stages to the detail design phases, including application of numerical tools, update and validate design and data through wind-tunnel testing and flight-test.

The role … 

As part of a highly collaborative and transnational team, you will: 

• Deliver aerodynamic shapes according to requirements and constraints. 

• Deliver conclusions of aerodynamic design studies and potential aerodynamic improvements of new and existing airplanes.

• Contribute to define and implement future aerodynamic processes and technologies to keep Airbus at the forefront of innovation.

• Collaborate across transnational project teams and disciplines to secure multi-disciplinary design solutions meeting customer requirements while delivering on time, cost and quality.

• Provide aerodynamic support to manufacturing plants and airline operations.

Experience required: 

• You hold a Masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering, with a specialisation in Aerodynamics. 

• Experience in aerodynamic numerical simulations/Computational Fluid Dynamics, wind tunnel test or flight test.

• Knowledge of CAD (CatiaV5, 3DX or similar)

• Knowledge of CFD (meshing, solver, numerical optimization, turbulence models, limitations, etc.)

• Working knowledge of a programming language (preferably Python).

• Familiarity with data science (machine learning and artificial intelligence) would be an advantage.

• Able to take decisions, communicate and influence effectively, and build trustful relationships.

• Aptitude for complex problem solving and innovation.

• Team oriented empowered mindset with strong customer focus.

• You are autonomous, curious, proactive, rigorous, with great attention to detail. 

• Fluency in English is mandatory, Spanish is a plus.

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.

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.

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