Flight Dynamics & Performance Engineer for UAVs

Copello Global Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello Global Ltd is seeking a Flight Performance Engineer to support the performance characterisation, modelling, and validation of fixed wing UAV platforms. You will work at the intersection of aerodynamics, propulsion, and mission planning, translating flight test data and simulation into performance specifications that guide aircraft design decisions.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft performance, a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred), and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft performance engineering.
• Strong understanding of fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight mechanics.
• Experience with 6-DOF or point-mass simulations and flight test data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aircraft performance models.
• Assess and define flight envelopes based on stability, control, and constraints.
• Conduct trade studies on performance characteristics.
• Design flight test plans and analyse telemetry data to validate performance.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, structures, avionics, and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Flight dynamics

Fixed-wing aerodynamics

6-DOF simulations

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight test data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JSBSim

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Custom in-house tools

Job description

Copello Global Ltd is seeking a Flight Performance Engineer to support the performance characterisation, modelling, and validation of fixed wing UAV platforms. You will work at the intersection of aerodynamics, propulsion, and mission planning, translating flight test data and simulation into performance specifications that guide aircraft design decisions.

The role requires 3+ years in aircraft performance, a Bachelor’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred), and hands-on