Aircraft Performance Engineer – Flight Dynamics

About the role

We are seeking an Aircraft Performance Engineer to lead flight dynamics simulation activities throughout the product life cycle. You will develop flight mechanics models, vehicle simulations, and tools for handling qualities, control law design, validation, and training simulators.

Key responsibilities

• Organise and lead all flight dynamics simulation activities required for program needs.
• Produce flight mechanics models, vehicle simulations, and handling‑qualities tools.
• Develop and validate control laws and training‑simulator data and software packages.
• Provide validation tests for training simulators and support data‑package activities.
• Conduct research and technology projects to improve vehicle simulation methods and tools.
• Represent Airbus engineering in European and global regulatory forums and defend company interests.

Required profile

• Professional experience in aircraft performance or flight dynamics engineering.
• Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity.
• Ability to work across the full product life cycle and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills