Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

ISAMI+ Structural Analysis Simulation Framework - Advanced software developer

Airbus Spain

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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

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Structure Design & Integration

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