Aerospace Systems Engineer — Hybrid & Simulation

Belcan; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Aerospace development programmes

World-class aerospace systems

Job summary

Belcan in Gloucester is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development, analysis and validation of aircraft landing gear systems across research and full product development stages. You will work on mechanical and hydraulic systems within a highly regulated aerospace environment, applying modelling, simulation and integration to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, complex system analysis, and ensuring performance and certification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in systems modelling, analysis and simulation.
• Knowledge of landing gear extension/retraction systems.
• Experience analysing shock absorber performance.
• Understanding of recoil analysis, loads generation and model integration.
• Experience conducting shimmy and stability analyses.
• Proficiency with industry tools (MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, AMESim).
• Strong grasp of mechanical principles and dynamic system behavior.
• Ability to translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models and run system simulations.
• Perform static and dynamic load calculations.
• Conduct performance, frequency response, modal and stability analyses.
• Investigate shimmy behaviour and failure scenarios.
• Correlate/validate models against test data.
• Define/validate system performance requirements.
• Create simulation test cases and pass/fail criteria.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise designs.
• Support testing activities and interpret results.
• Ensure delivery aligns with schedules, quality, and cost targets.

Skills

Systems modelling

Simulation & analysis

Landing gear systems

Shimmy & stability analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

MSC ADAMS

AMESim

Mechanical fundamentals

Requirements translation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MSC ADAMS

AMESim

Job description

Belcan in Gloucester is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development, analysis and validation of aircraft landing gear systems across research and full product development stages. You will work on mechanical and hydraulic systems within a highly regulated aerospace environment, applying modelling, simulation and integration to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, complex system analysis, and ensuring performance and certification