Job Description:

In order to support our Flight Physics Centre of Competence, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Wind Tunnel Test & Technology Engineer (d/f/m)

Join the Flight Physics Centre of Competence (CoC) at Airbus Defence & Space (AD&S) Engineering, where innovation meets excellence. Do you want to push the boundaries of Air Power at the heart of Airbus Defence and Space? Then come and join us - We're seeking a dynamic Wind Tunnel Test & Technology Engineer to help shape the future of air power solutions in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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.

Your benefits

Attractive salary and special payments

30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions

Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects

Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies

On-site-facilities: Medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, canteen and cafeteria, kindergarten close to the site   

Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)

Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard

Your tasks and responsibilities

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 a wind tunnel test & technology engineer, you contribute to our mission with the following tasks and responsibilities:

Coordination and execution of wind tunnel projects

Generation and analysis of test requirements

Development of test and model concepts and specification, setup of test program

Adaptation of specific software

Supervision of and contribution to model design

Supervision of external manufacturing of W/T models, active contribution to in-house manufacturing using 3D print technology

Support to instrumentation and calibration of wind tunnel models

Processing and analysis of aerodynamic data, quality assurance and archiving

Communication and cooperation with all parties involved both internally and externally, coordination of suppliers

Continuous striving for improvement to make our processes more efficient and to remain state of the art

Desired skills and qualifications

Master in aeronautical engineering or similar

2-3 years of professional experience in a relevant field

Thorough knowledge about and experience in the application of measurement technology typically applied in the wind tunnel test environment.

Thorough understanding of gas dynamic relations and highly agile aircraft configuration aerodynamics

Knowledge about typical wind tunnel topologies and their trade-offs

Experience in CAD tools, preferably Catia V5

Experience in Python, Matlab, Labview, mySQL will be valuable

Experience in 3D printing

Hands-on attitude in the AeroLab and during wind tunnel tests as well as experience in model handling

Ability to prioritize technical solutions in order to balance with economic constraints

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, disposition to work in groups

Evident ability to learn and grow fast

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Willingness to travel (3x per year 2-6 weeks)

Fluent in English, German would be a plus

Please provide your full application documents including the educational transcripts of records.

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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 GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Flight & Space Physics <JF-EN-EE>

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