Airbus Hiring Engine Performance Research Engineer - Bangalore

Job Description

A position for an Engine Performance Research and Technology engineer is available within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Bangalore, in the Propulsion Performance and Thermal Management domain. The role is part of the Engine Performance team within the Airbus Design Office and contributes to propulsion system sizing and evaluation activities.

The engineer will work on a variety of technical activities related to future engine installation studies. This includes preliminary design work, performance evaluation, modelling, and optimization tasks from early concept phases through to program launch.

The role involves collaboration with the Airbus R&T organization, engine and nacelle manufacturers, and multiple Airbus Design Office teams such as Future Projects, Powerplant Integration, Aircraft Performance, Aerodynamics, and Acoustics.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engine pre-development activities within the team.
• Conduct preliminary design and thermodynamic cycle assessments for new propulsion systems.
• Develop optimization methods and tools to evaluate performance parameters such as thrust, SFC, size, and weight.
• Assess new propulsion system concepts and analyze their performance potential.
• Contribute to powerplant system performance optimization and aircraft studies involving propulsion.
• Evaluate proposals from engine manufacturers and support the definition of requirements for new engine installations.
• Create engine performance models used for aircraft preliminary design studies.

Technical Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in Aeronautics Propulsion or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of physical modelling tools such as Matlab, ideally PROOSIS or similar platforms.
• Understanding of thermodynamics and energetics principles.

This role requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity, supporting the company’s reputation and long term growth.

Airbus promotes diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace. All applications are welcomed regardless of background, gender, disability, age, or belief. The company does not request any monetary exchange during the recruitment process.