Aerodynamics Engineer (Military Derivatives)

Description

The team in Getafe is looking for an experienced aerodynamic data engineer to support the manufacturing and in-service life of the whole current and future aircraft fleet.

You will produce and analyse aerodynamic data covering loads, handling qualities and performance, working within the multidisciplinary, international Flight Physics group and taking part in wind tunnel and flight test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse aerodynamic data to build complete aerodynamic models and deliver performance, handling qualities and load results in both steady and unsteady conditions.
• Define wind tunnel tests, attend them and analyse their results.
• Define flight tests, attend them and analyse their results, including steering flight test work.
• Make real-time decisions using live telemetry.
• Deliver optimised aerodynamic solutions and data to customers on time, within cost and at the required quality.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in aerodynamic characterisation within the aerospace industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with numerical aerodynamic prediction tools and with building aerodynamic databases from experimental, flight test and CFD data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Advanced English.
• Knowledge of Python and Matlab is an advantage.
• Preferred: scripting skills in Python or MATLAB for process automation and data analysis.
• The role requires awareness of possible compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity.

Conditions

Permanent contract with the company Operations SL.

Professional experience level.

Job family: Flight & Space Physics.

Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.

Equal opportunities apply to all applicants regardless of background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.