Join Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg, Germany as a Junior Gust Loads Engineer (Permanent, Full-time). Contribute to overall aircraft design, compute gust loads, and collaborate internationally in a 35-hour work week with flexible and mobile working options.
Requirements
Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience in Gust and Aeroelastic modelisation and analysis, overall aircraft design, flight loads calculation, and aeroelasticity methods.
Strong knowledge of MSC.NASTRAN and CFD.
Proficiency in coding using Python and/or Matlab.
Negotiating-level English skills; German language skills are beneficial.
Skills & Responsibilities
Python and/or Matlab: Develop and execute scripts to support aeroelasticity methods and automated calculations.
MSC.NASTRAN and CFD: Build finite element, mass, and aerodynamic models to simulate external loads and failure cases.
CS25 requirements: Compute precise gust loads ensuring compliance with certification standards during concept and design phases.
Engineering judgement: Assess physical aspects of aircraft configurations and contribute to research and technology initiatives.
Potential transition routes: People from mechanical engineering or aerodynamic research roles may bring relevant modeling and simulation skills, alongside meeting mandatory aerospace engineering degree requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
In order to support our Gust Engineer Team, Airbus is looking for a
Junior Gust Loads Engineer (d/f/m)
Are you passionate about aircraft physics? Are you keen to master the way we compute external loads acting on the vehicle due to manoeuvres, flight in turbulence, landing impact, ground-handling? Do you like to work in an empowered manner? Do you enjoy connecting people and collaborating with many different interfaces? This job will give you the opportunity to work internationally with several internal flight physics departments and with teams located in Europe and India.
We are a team of multicultural and passionate engineers who perform the gust calculations for overall aircraft design for all aircraft types. Our team is involved from a very early design stage until certification and also in-service support. We are responsible for running build model activities such as finite element modelling, creating mass and aerodynamics models. We perform gust loads calculation, including failure cases, and deliver to internal interfaces. On top, we are deeply involved in research and technology aspects with new aircraft configuration assessments, model based system engineering, automation and machine learning.
Your location
You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.
Our Benefits for You
Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your tasks and responsibilities
As Gust Engineer, you will contribute to:
Optimize the global design of Airbus products during the concept phases
Contributing in building Aerodynamic/Mass/Finite Element model based using Airbus in-house tools
Compute gust loads based on CS25 requirements
Develop key competences in the areas of loads and aeroelastics along with the required methods and tools
Actively support us as a new member of our team on our journey
Desired skills and qualifications
You have a Master degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
You have experience in Gust and Aeroelastic modelisation and analysis
You have experience in overall aircraft design and basic competencies in flight loads calculation and flight mechanics
You have experience in aeroelasticity methods and are experienced in coding using Python and/or Matlab
You have a strong knowledge on MSC.NASTRAN, CFD
You are passionate to understand physical aspects and to use your engineering judgement
You are a highly motivated, proactive and open-minded person with a great sense of initiative
You are keen to deepen your technical knowledge while enjoying to work in a multicultural team
Your English is at negotiating level whereas German language skills would be beneficial
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.
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 Operations GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Flight & Space Physics
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