Aerodynamics engineer
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - MBDA ITALIA in Roma
Questa posizione è in MBDA Italia S.p.A.
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MBDA Italia is the Italian company that is part of the multinational MBDA group, a world leader in the missile systems sector. MBDA represents the leading European Group with production and design capabilities capable of covering the entire range corresponding to the current and future needs of the armed forces (land, air, and sea). Within the "**Engineering/Missile Design Italia**" Directorate, MBDA Italia SpA is looking for an "**Aerodynamic Engineer**". **Required Qualification**: * Specialist Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent (preferably specialization in flight technologies/aerodynamics), or an equivalent combination of study and work experience sufficient to meet the essential functions of the position * Minimum grade: 105 **Professional Experience** * RANS CFD analysis in subsonic/supersonic/hypersonic regimes (preferential tools Ansys, DLR TAU) * Preliminary design of aerodynamic configurations of low-aspect-ratio wings in subsonic/supersonic regimes * Design and analysis of subsonic or supersonic air intakes * Definition of specifications and conduct of related wind tunnel tests * Definition of mathematical models representing the aerodynamic behavior of the missile * Experience, knowledge of electromechanical actuation systems for aerodynamic control surfaces **Activities foreseen for the role**:
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following activities: * Optimization of missile aerodynamic configurations using semi-empirical or RANS CFD tools * Design of air intakes in subsonic or supersonic flight regimes * Definition of aerodynamic models and trim analysis * Creation of CFD mesh (preferential tool ANSA) * Critical analysis of CFD results (preferential tool Ansys Fluent) * Technical analysis of control surface actuation/movement systems (e.g., fins, ailerons) * Drafting technical specifications for actuation systems **Professional Skills**: * Technical knowledge related to numerical fluid dynamic analyses (definition of CAD models, definition of calculation grids, and critical analysis of CFD results) * Technical knowledge related to subsonic/supersonic aerodynamics, including the design and analysis of air intakes * Knowledge of optimization tools (such as modeFrontier) * Knowledge related to wind tunnel testing techniques and relevant sensors * Knowledge and application of post-analysis tools (such as Matlab, Simulink) * Knowledge of aeronautical actuation and lifting surface movement systems **Language Skills**: * Good knowledge of spoken and written English **Organizational Skills/Soft Skills**: * Aptitude for research, innovation, proactivity, and problem-solving * Organizational skills, ability to work in a team, communication skills (verbal and written) * Adaptability
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