Aerodynamics Engineer

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking R&D company as an Aerodynamics Engineer, where your expertise in wind tunnel testing and aerodynamics will drive innovative projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality aerodynamic data and reports, ensuring customer satisfaction and project success. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge research and commercial projects. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the aerospace field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Free Parking

Share Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Private Health Insurance

26 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in aerospace or engineering.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing and aerodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support to project teams.
• Analyze and interpret aerodynamic datasets for client projects.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Wind Tunnel Testing

Technical Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent Experience in Related Science

Tools

High-Performance Computing Clusters

Job description

Aerodynamics Engineer (Testing)

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a globally respected R&D company to recruit an Aerodynamics Engineer for their expanding team.

We seek a talented and passionate Aerodynamics Engineer to join our Aerodynamics Department. Reporting to a Team Leader, the successful candidate will support a variety of commercial and research projects from inception to completion, including preparation, wind tunnel testing, aerodynamic analysis, and reporting. Experience with commercial wind tunnel applications and advanced measurement techniques is highly desirable.

The role involves working alongside a multidisciplinary team of skilled engineers to provide high-quality aerodynamic data using equipment such as wind tunnels and high-performance computing clusters.

Typical hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (shift work may be required)

Salary range: GBP30,000 to GBP35,000 (depending on experience)

Aerodynamics Engineer - Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical leadership and support to project teams.
2. Deliver projects meeting customer satisfaction, quality standards, and within time and budget constraints.
3. Handle client requests, prepare technical bids, and oversee wind tunnel and testing requirements.
4. Ensure data quality and timely delivery of results and reports to a global client base.
5. Analyze and interpret aerodynamic datasets.
6. Support experimental and numerical tasks relevant to the business.
7. Produce technical reports to accompany analysis activities.
8. Contribute to the development of innovative testing processes and facility capabilities.

What we are looking for:

1. Degree or equivalent experience in aerospace, engineering, or related science and technology field.
2. Relevant industrial or academic experience is desirable.
3. Experience with wind tunnel testing.
4. Strong knowledge of aerodynamics.
5. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
6. Excellent communication and networking skills.
7. Willingness to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
8. Ability to see projects through to completion.
9. Confidence to challenge the status quo and seek improvements.

Benefits:

This is a permanent opportunity with a successful engineering company offering a competitive salary, pension scheme, free parking, share incentive plan, employee assistance program, private health insurance, and 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 5 years).

The successful candidate must meet security clearance requirements, including UK residency for the past 5 years and British Citizenship (no dual nationality).

Suitable job titles include: Aerodynamics Technician, Aero Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aerodynamicist, Aerospace Engineer, CFD Engineer, Graduate Aerodynamics Engineer.

Please apply as soon as possible. Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all applicants, but all successful candidates will be contacted promptly.