Junior Aerodynamics Engineer: Shape Aircraft Performance

Job Description

A vacancy for an Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Getafe. The successful applicant will join the Aerodynamics Department, within the Flight Physics Centre of Competence in ADS Engineering.

Our team is responsible for the aerodynamic development of Airbus Defence & Space aircraft, including external shape aerodynamic design & optimization, computational fluid dynamics, generation of complex aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode, and experimental wind tunnel test campaigns in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Design air vehicle external shapes and provide comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities and loads in steady and unsteady mode.
• Ensure that optimized aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on time, cost, quality (TCQ).
• Answer to aerodynamics program specifications by developing and maintaining technologies, methods and tools, and skills, knowledge and competencies relative to the Aerodynamics disciplines and all support activities required to meet program design and major component or systems integration needs throughout their life cycles.
• Contribute to the achievement of all vehicle projects aerodynamic and flight performance requirements within prescribed time, cost and quality objectives.
• Develop expertise in the appropriate use of numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools.
• Acquire and develop aerodynamic technologies in a manner consistent with the Company Strategy.
• Link with external research community in the field of aerodynamics and multi‑disciplinary air‑vehicle design and optimization.
• Link with all disciplines relevant for physics of flight, such as structures, loads, stability & control, mass properties, etc.

Required Skills

• Educated to Master’s degree level in Aerospace Engineering (PhD level will be valuable).
• No experience in aerodynamics is required.
• Experience in aerodynamic design and characterization, numerical aerodynamic prediction tools, wind tunnel tests, CAD tools, MATLAB/Python scripting, will be valuable.
• Spanish required.
• English B2+ will be valuable.
• German and/or French will be valuable.

Benefits

• Vacation days plus additional days off throughout the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid work model promoting work‑life balance.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar and location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On‑site facilities (free canteen, kindergarten, medical office).
• Opportunities to collaborate in social and corporate responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access 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.

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.