As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space in Manching, Germany, you will own the aerodynamic modeling strategy for high-agility fighter aircraft. This permanent, full-time role offers a 35-hour working week with flexible working and mobile working options. You will drive advanced modeling technologies, oversee test campaigns, and mentor engineers.
Requirements
Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or equivalent.
Extensive professional experience (typically 7+ years) in aerodynamics and flight mechanics, specifically with fighter aircraft programs.
Deep expertise in wind tunnel and flight test data analysis.
Advanced proficiency in high-level programming (Python, C++) and machine learning/AI implementation.
Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Skills & Responsibilities
Python & C++: Implement machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data fusion algorithms to modernize predictive capabilities.
Data Analysis: Lead the analysis and assessment of aerodynamic characteristics for high-agility fighter aircraft across the flight envelope.
Technical Leadership: Provide oversight for wind tunnel and flight test campaigns and guide technical teams.
Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence.
Potential transition routes: People from senior flight mechanics or numerical simulation roles may bring strong aerodynamic foundations and programming skills, alongside meeting the required aerospace engineering background.
Job description
Job Description:
In order to support Aerodynamics, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer- Aerodynamic Data Modelling (d/f/m)
Do you want to push boundaries at the heart of Airbus together with a team of great aerodynamic engineers? We want to pave the way into a more digital, sustainable and safer future. Come join us.
Aerodynamics is responsible for the aerodynamic design and characterization for all military aircraft programs along their product life cycle. We use numerical simulations, wind tunnel testing and flight test to understand the aerodynamic behavior and to create and deliver aircraft representative aerodynamic data and models for stability & control, performance, loads and aeroelastics as well as establishing envelopes for safe separation of external as well as internal stores and for plume ingestion. Besides, we give support to the production in terms of assessing the aerodynamics impact on non-conformities, repairs plus in-service incidents.
Your location
Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.
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
Your Mission:
As senior aerodynamicist, you will own the aerodynamic modeling strategy for high agility fighter aircraft based. You will oversee the integration of wind tunnel, flight test and numerical simulation data and drive the development for future aerodynamic dataset modeling technologies.
Senior Aerodynamics Engineer - Aerodynamic Data Modeling
Manching
Hybrid
Attractive remuneration
Lead the analysis and assessment of aerodynamic characteristics for high-agility fighter aircraft.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for wind tunnel and flight test campaigns.
Define the methodology and architecture for modeling aerodynamic datasets throughout the envelope for stability & control, performance, and loads assessments.
Provide expert oversight for flight test data analysis, helping to refine and perfect our aerodynamic databases.
Champion innovation by driving the development of new technologies, such as data fusion and machine learning, to modernize our predictive capabilities.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
Desired skills and qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or equivalent.
Extensive professional experience (typically 7+ years) in aerodynamics and flight mechanics, with a proven track record in fighter aircraft programs.
Deep expertise in wind tunnel and flight test data analysis and interpretation.
Advanced proficiency in high-level programming (e.g., Python, C++) and demonstrated experience implementing machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data fusion algorithms in a production environment.
Strong leadership capabilities: ability to guide technical teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders.
Proven ability to make high-stakes technical decisions under pressure and balance technical perfection with economic and schedule constraints.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex aerodynamic concepts to non-expert stakeholders and senior management.
Fluent in English; German is an advantage.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
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Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Flight & Space Physics
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