Job Description

An opportunity for a Structural Analysis Software Developer has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).

The selected candidate will join the Structural Analysis Methods & Tools Team. Our department is in charge of defining and developing both the current run-mode and the future Structural Analysis Tools (ISAMI) used for the sizing and certification of series and next-generation Airbus products.

The team is multicultural, fully transnational, and operates in a global, collaborative environment. The jobholder will reinforce our engineering digitalization capabilities, combining advanced coding skills with airframe structural knowledge to address key challenges in data continuity, lead time, and next-gen simulation frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main tasks of the jobholder will be:

• Design and develop the next-generation simulation platform (Advanced C++ framework), including GUI, transverse services, and multidisciplinary capabilities (FEM pre/postprocessing, surrogate models, AI).
• Code and implement specific capabilities within the Stress Solver Repository using Modern C++ and Python.
• Automate structural analysis processes into ISAMI in alignment with the Airframe Engineering digital strategy.
• Maintain and optimize existing methods and tools applied to current Airbus programs, ensuring performance improvements and business continuity.
• Define new sizing and optimization methods to set the standard for future development processes, securing data consistency across the lifecycle.
• Supervise and validate sub-contracted software development activities.

SKILLS

Is your profile aligned to the following list of skills? Apply! We are looking forward to know you:

• Education: Aeronautical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science degree, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Proven experience in Software Engineering/Architecture with a solid foundation or interest in structural/stress analysis.
• Technical knowledge: Expertise in Modern C++ (C++20 and above) and Python; strong capability in Software Architecture and OOP; familiarity with GUI frameworks (e.g., Qt) and simulation/FEA tools (ISAMI, Altair HyperWorks, MSC Nastran).
• Soft skills: Proactive, curious, and self-motivated team player with a creative approach to complex problem-solving and high adaptability to dynamic environments.
• Languages: Advanced level in English (written and spoken).
• Valuable / Nice to have: Experience with surrogate models, AI applied to engineering, or advanced FEM pre/postprocessing; proficiency in additional languages.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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 SL

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration <JF-EN-EO>

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