Airbus: Head of Simulation - Munich, Germany

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Posted Jun 21, 2026
Skip to main content Sign Up Log In ​ ​ Airbus: Head of Simulation - Munich, Germany Jobs You have selected 0 posts. select all cancel selecting Apr 15 1 / 1 Apr 15 Apr 15 post by dawn on Apr 15 dawn Apr 15 Job Description: As an employee of Aerostack, a Joint Venture between Airbus and an automotive company, and in line with Airbus strategy to accelerate Zero Emission Aircraft development, you will be part of a collaborative team developing PEM fuel cell stack for aeronautic applications. The jobholder will a member of the research department and lead a small team simulating and modeling electrochemical aspects of PEM fuel cell technology Main Responsibilities: Leading the simulation team Improving technical skills of the team as well as soft skills Designing, establishing and operating a simulation platform within Aerostack Simulation platform shall combine beside electrochemical modeling also fluid dynamics, structural mechanics and Multiphysics simulation Simulation platform shall lead the complete technical simulation process, from initial conceptual 1D/3D models to delivering the “Digital Twin” Ensure proper documentation Start activities to use ML or AI for all modeling and simulation needs Work cohesively with all other teams and departments Support other teams with relevant modeling activities Focal point for suppliers of software with procurement Managing external service providers Organization structure The job holder reports operationally and functionally to the Head of Research. Qualifications As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate some of the following competences & skills: Master degree or PhD in computer science, aerospace engineering or similar discipline Background in PEM fuel cell technology is a benefit Management experience in leading a team for at least 5 years Knowledge of thermodynamics, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering Experience in building seamless E2E Digital Integration Platform: Treat the platform as a product. Work with stakeholders in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales to build features that solve actual floor-level and C-suite problems Digital Portfolio Management Define and execute a multi-year technical roadmap, ensure scales match our industrial growth within Time, Cost and Quality Targets Lead the end-to-end architecture, including Industrial IoT (IIoT) connectivity, data lakes, API layers, and front-end business applications Proficiency in managing large-scale data ingestion and analytics Profound knowledge of Python and following tools 3D-CAD tools (e.g. 3DX) FEM and CFD simulations Multiphysics Experience in machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches Engage, develop and motivate the team, within Aerostack Values using the HR processes & development tools Build a trustful and inclusive environment, promoting collaboration facts driven decisions and an out of silos mindset Ensure deliverables on time, cost and quality; escalate risks and opportunities Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by detecting and eliminating non added-value activities Secure the business at short/mid/long term, contributing to increase Aeorstack’s profitability Pragmatic mindset, strive for simplicity, capable of thriving in a multidisciplinary and multicultural setting, and possess a “Can-do attitude” with a strong drive for execution. Being self-motivated and executive on critical...

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