Aerodynamics Specialist (m/f)

Aerodynamics Specialist (f/m)

Based in Toulouse, France, you will join the Aircraft Aerodynamics team within the Transnational Airbus Flight Physics Center. The team is responsible for aerodynamic characterization of all Airbus programs, generating complex aerodynamic models using empirical models, surrogate models, CFD, and wind tunnel tests from early design stages, and validating and refining them through flight tests.

Your working environment

Toulouse is the world capital of aeronautics and the European capital of space research. It is a dynamic city served by an international airport, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Pyrenees, offering numerous outdoor activities.

Benefits

• Financial benefits: attractive salary, profit‑sharing and incentive schemes, an Airbus‑supplemented savings plan, and a voluntary employee share ownership plan with free share allocation based on the number of shares subscribed.
• Work‑life balance: additional leave for special occasions and leave transfer options, an employee committee offering numerous socio‑cultural activities and other services.
• Well‑being / Health: supplementary health and disability insurance (incapacity, disability, death). Depending on the site: health service centre, concierge services, gym, carpooling app.
• Individual development: numerous opportunities for evolution and training (a catalog of over 10,000 e‑training courses available in open access to develop employability, certifications, accelerated development programs, expert career paths, national and international mobility).

Your challenges

• Analyze the aerodynamic impact of proposed designs (future concepts and flight demonstrators) on Anemo/Clino measurements.
• Explore new calibration methods by leveraging Machine Learning.
• Calibrate Air Data sensors via flight tests for incremental developments (XLR, A350F, etc.).
• Support the Flight Test Center in telemetry during performance campaigns.
• Provide precise reference values to systems teams and aircraft performance analysts.
• Master the impact of production defects or in‑service events on calibration.

This position may require occasional business travel.

Your boarding pass

• Background in Aerodynamics.
• Strong proficiency in aerodynamic modeling and programming (Python).
• Knowledge of Data Science (AI/ML) as well as CFD (meshing, turbulence models) is a significant advantage.
• Natural leadership, ability to decide and positively influence various stakeholders. Innovative and critical mindset.
• Advanced level of English is mandatory (French is a plus).

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 Operations SAS

Employment Type

Permanent

Workplace

France – Toulouse

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Flight & Space Physics

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