Experienced Aerodynamicist

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Aerodynamicist to join our core engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets as well as some experience on complete aircraft and/or fuselage and tail (empennage) aerodynamics. You will play a critical role in the aerodynamic integration of the systems and APU of our aircraft from initial concept to detailed design ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. This position requires deep expertise in CATIA and/or 3DX for surface modeling and extensive experience with CFD for both internal and external aerodynamic analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets of air systems and APU

• Develop high-quality surface geometry and 3D models using CATIA and/or 3DX ensuring compliance with aerodynamic structural and manufacturing requirements.

• Perform comprehensive CFD simulations to analyze and validate both internal and external aerodynamic performance (drag stability control).

• Analyze simulation results prepare detailed technical reports and present findings and recommendations to the stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines including Structures Propulsion and Systems to achieve a fully integrated and optimized aircraft design.

• Support wind tunnel and flight testing activities from test preparation and execution to post-processing and analysis of results.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our aerodynamic design methodologies tools and best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Masters degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in an aerodynamic design role within the aerospace industry.

• Demonstrated experience in the aerodynamic design and characterization of air inlets and outlets.

• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and surface shaping specifically with CATIA and or 3DX.

• Extensive hands-on experience setting up running and analyzing CFD simulations for complex aerospace applications.

• Strong theoretical knowledge of fluid dynamics aerodynamics and aircraft stability & control.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Fluency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CFD solver Ansys Fluent.

• Experience with meshing software such as ANSA and Fluent Meshing.

• Experience with aerodynamic optimization tools and methods (e.g. adjoint solvers MDO).

• Knowledge of aircraft certification requirements (e.g. EASA CS-25).

• Programming/scripting skills (e.g. Python MATLAB) for process automation and data analysis.

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 Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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