Aerodynamics Engineer - Flight in Icing Conditions

3w3 weeks ago

Airbus

Manching, DE · Full-time · €70,000 – €95,000

About this role

Join a team of great aerodynamic engineers in Aerodynamic Design to push boundaries at the heart of Airbus. Pave the way into a more digital, sustainable, and safer future. Our group is responsible for aerodynamic design and characterization for military aircraft programs along their product life cycle.

A skilled aerodynamicist with technical background in flight in icing is needed. Perform aerodynamic design and analysis to ensure compliance with icing conditions. Develop methods and tools for icing analysis, including watercatch and ice accretion predictions for wind tunnel and flight testing.

Quantify aircraft performance and safety in icing, assessing anti-icing and de-icing systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Ice Protection Systems, Propulsion, and Mechanical Integration. Lead participation in multi-disciplinary design reviews and support certification with EASA and FAA.

Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities where every voice is heard. Enjoy excellent upskilling opportunities and international development prospects. Benefit from family-work compatibility including flexible hours and part-time models.

Requirements

Higher education in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or equivalent
Three or more years of professional experience in Aerodynamics
Experience in aircraft design including aerodynamics in icing conditions
Technical background in flight in icing
Familiarity with icing certification requirements (EASA, FAA)
Knowledge of water impingement and ice accretion modeling
Experience with aerodynamic performance assessment in icing environments

Responsibilities

Conduct aerodynamic design and analysis to ensure compliance with flight in icing conditions
Select, develop, and integrate methods and tools for icing analysis and certification
Perform watercatch and ice accretion prediction as preparation for windtunnel and flight testing
Quantify aircraft aerodynamic performance and safety in icing conditions including assessment of anti-icing/de-icing system effectiveness
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Ice Protection Systems, Propulsion, and Mechanical Integration, to address icing-related design considerations
Lead participation in multi-disciplinary aircraft design reviews to ensure icing-related risks and compliance are addressed
Support certification efforts by providing technical documentation and analysis to regulatory authorities (e.g., EASA, FAA)
Stay updated on industry standards and best practices related to flight in icing certification

Benefits

30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
Employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances
Subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
On-site facilities: medical officer for check-ups, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site
Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard