Aerodynamics Engineer

Future Talent Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Talent Group is seeking aerodynamics engineers at junior and senior levels to shape future platform performance in a fast-moving, small engineering team.

You will own aerodynamic design and analysis, working alongside the wider engineering group rather than in a large department. This role offers genuine responsibility from concept through to test and validation.

Qualifications

• Background in aerodynamics, ideally in aerospace or similar field.
• Strong knowledge of CFD tools and methods.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing or flight test data analysis is a plus.
• Able to work across disciplines in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimisation of aircraft and airframe systems.
• Use CFD and analytical methods to inform design decisions and validate performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structures, and systems engineering teams.
• Take designs from concept through to test and validation.

Skills

Aerodynamics

CFD proficiency

Wind tunnel testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CFD software (e.g., Ansys Fluent)

Data analysis tools

Job description

A growing engineering team are looking for aerodynamics engineers to join at both junior and senior level, with real scope to shape how future platforms perform as the business scales.

This is a chance to take genuine ownership of aerodynamic design and analysis in a small, fast moving engineering environment, working closely with the wider engineering team rather than being one voice in a large department.

What you'll be doing

You'll be involved in the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimisation of aircraft and airframe systems, using CFD and analytical methods to inform design decisions and validate performance. Expect close collaboration with mechanical, structures, and systems engineering colleagues, and a hands on role in taking designs from concept through to test and validation.

What we're looking for

• A background in aerodynamics, ideally within aerospace, UAV/UAS, motorsport, or another performance critical engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of CFD tools and methods, with the ability to translate analysis into practical design input
• Experience with wind tunnel testing or flight test data analysis is a strong plus
• A fast learner comfortable working across disciplines in a small team, where you'll often be the primary aero voice in the room

Both junior and senior candidates are welcome to apply. Junior candidates should show strong technical fundamentals and enthusiasm to develop quickly; senior candidates should be ready to take a lead role on aerodynamic design decisions with minimal ramp up.