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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Wind Tunnel Test Leader - Flight Physics / Aerodynamics

AerodynamicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToulouse, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An engineering degree in aeronautics or equivalent experience in aerodynamics.
  • Proficiency in wind tunnel measurement techniques and data analysis methodology.
  • General knowledge of project management tools and methods.
  • Skills in integrating digital data, including computational fluid dynamics and flight-test data, and familiarity with digital tools.
  • Negotiation-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and scope wind tunnel test projects by synthesizing internal and external customer requirements.
  • Write model specifications and develop the test program with design teams.
  • Plan and cost the project, and lead it by coordinating the multidisciplinary team and suppliers.
  • Lead test campaigns on-site or outdoors and validate all test data produced.
  • Write the final test report and facilitate end-of-test reviews to capture lessons learned.
  • Travel for business, mainly in Europe, approximately 15–20% of the time.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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