Senior Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer
We are looking for an experienced loads engineer to lead the loads and aeroelastic analysis for the S-1
LOCATION
Bristol, UK
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Permanent
What You’ll Do
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Lead the development of aircraft design loads across the full flight and ground envelope, including manoeuvre, gust, landing, proprotor, control system and emergency load cases
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Own the aircraft loads methodology, defining the loads policy, analysis approach and certification strategy for the S-1 programme
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Lead aeroelastic analyses, including static and dynamic aeroelasticity, flutter, structural dynamics and development of validated loads models
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Define critical load cases and load envelopes, providing validated inputs to structural design and stress teams for sizing, testing and certification
Who You Are
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Degree in Aerospace Engineering or other relevant field
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Significant experience in aircraft loads and aeroelasticity, with a strong understanding of flight mechanics, structural dynamics, aeroelasticity and aircraft structural analysis.
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Proven experience developing aircraft loads throughout the design lifecycle, ideally including experience supporting or leading certification programmes under EASA, FAA or equivalent regulations
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Experience with rotorcraft, tiltrotor or VTOL aircraft is highly desirable, particularly an understanding of rotor-induced loads, coupled flight dynamics and associated certification considerations
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Proficient with industry-standard analysis tools (e.g. Nastran, aeroelastic solvers) and engineering scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Free EV Charging
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Company pension scheme
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26 days annual leave + option to buy an additional 5 days
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Discounted gym membership on-site
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New modern offices with onsite parking
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Free monthly social events
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