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Airbus • Getafe, Spain

Aircraft Performance Engineer (d/f/m)

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Job Description

The Flight Physics Centre of Competence (CoC) is a German-Spanish organisation within Airbus Defence & Space (AD&S) Engineering. The organisation is responsible for the flight physics deliverables for all Airbus Defence & Space fixed-wing Aircraft programmes. The technical capabilities within the CoC are provided by 4 domains:

  • 1) Aerodynamics
  • 2) Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties
  • 3) Static Loads, Structural Dynamics & Acoustics
  • 4) Flight Dynamics & Flight Control Laws

The CoC has strategic targets such as digitalization, standardization, simplification, and operational excellence.

For our current and future challenges in the Aircraft Performance & Mass Properties domain, we are looking for a new candidate to join our Aircraft Performance team. Shape with us the future of air power solutions and let us help you shape your career in the Flight Physics Centre of Competences.

As Aircraft Performance Engineer, you report to the Head of Aircraft Performance and will be accountable for the aircraft Performance related deliverables for all AD&S fixed wing programs.

Competences and operational accountability:

  • Be accountable for aircraft performance activities that contribute current and future programs as well as R&D/T, the certification process and negotiations with certification authorities.
  • Support the design phase in future programs and derivatives of existing products.
  • Evaluate impact on performance of aircraft & engine configuration changes
    Commercial, Customer and Ops. support:
  • Carry out performance studies to support sales campaigns and RFPs, customer enquiries.
  • Support AD&S customer services flight operations for operational tools and documentation, computerized operating data solutions, in-service queries and technical support.
  • Support flight data analysis activities for development, certification, training, incident/accident investigations, etc.
  • Implement roadmaps for harmonization & maintenance of tools, data management, marketing of Aircraft Performance services, etc.
  • Implement the Flight Physics strategy, develop and grow the service portfolio.
  • Ensure the highest standards in quality and clarity of technical dossier content and presentation.
  • Ensure implementation of digitalization, capability & technology roadmaps while ensuring R&T, R&D and Program delivery OTOCOQ.
  • Contribute to team and program transversal activities and synergies.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Aircraft Performance processes.
  • Have strong communication, collaboration and conflict management skills, able to communicate and present effectively within the team and other stakeholders within and outside the Flight Physics Centre of Competence.

Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in Aircraft Performance (development, flight test and certification).
  • Passion for continuous improvement
  • Willingness to roll-up sleeves and do whatever is necessary; owner mentality
  • Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to travel as required
  • English skills at negotiation level, German/Spanish skills preferred

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 Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Flight & Space Physics

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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