Junior Aerodynamics Engineer

3w3 weeks ago

Airbus

Getafe, ES · Full-time · €32,000 – €48,000

About this role

A vacancy for a junior Aerodynamics Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space. The successful applicant will join the team responsible for the aerodynamic development and optimisation of aircraft. Participate in diverse activities including external shape aerodynamic design and wind tunnel test campaigns.

Design air vehicle external shapes and provide comprehensive aerodynamic models and data on performance, handling qualities, and loads in steady and unsteady mode. Ensure optimised aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on time, cost, quality. Answer aerodynamics program specifications through technologies, methods, and tools.

Work in the multidisciplinary environment of Flight Physics with collaboration from international partners. Link with disciplines relevant for physics of flight such as structures, loads, stability & control, mass properties. Engage with external research community in aerodynamics and multi-disciplinary air vehicle design.

Develop expertise in numerical and experimental aerodynamic prediction tools. Acquire and develop aerodynamic technologies consistent with company strategy. Contribute to achieving all vehicle projects' aerodynamic and flight performance requirements within prescribed objectives.

Requirements

Educated to Master’s degree level in Aerospace Engineering (PhD level in Aerospace Engineering will be valuable)
Experience in meshing and numerical aerodynamic prediction tools will be valuable
Experience in generation aerodynamic databases from experimental and CFD data will be valuable
Experience in CAD tools will be valuable
Knowledge and experience in wind tunnel test will be valuable
Knowledge and experience in safe separation will be valuable
Knowledge and experience in Python and Matlab will be valuable
English advanced; German and/or French will be valuable

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 optimised aerodynamic solutions and data are delivered to customers on TCQ (time, cost, quality)
Answer to aerodynamics program specification by developing and maintaining technologies, methods and tools and skills, knowledge and competencies relative to Aerodynamics disciplines
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 optimisation
Link with all disciplines relevant for physics of flight, such as structures, loads, stability & control, mass properties