Lead Aerodynamicist

Morson Edge; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 103,818 - 124,722; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Lead/Senior Aerodynamicist for a 12‑month contract on site at Warton or Brough. The role requires 8–10 years in aerodynamics with expertise across multiple domains and a track record in aero design and analysis.

You will contribute to current and future air vehicle projects, developing aero tools and ensuring flight clearance for complex platforms while collaborating with cross‑functional teams within the Flight Sciences delivery group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years post graduate Aerodynamics experience in research or industry.
• Specialist aerodynamics knowledge in one or two areas listed.
• Degree in STEM is essential; PhD preferred for senior expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide aerodynamics support to current and future AIR products.
• Lead aero design, analysis, testing and flight clearance for complex air vehicles.
• Develop aero toolset and drive digital transformation with governance.

Skills

Flight Control Law Development

Flight Mechanics & Stability

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Aeroelasticity

Air Vehicle Performance

Education

Bachelor/Master STEM

PhD in Aeronautics or related field

Tools

CFD Software

Job description

BAE Systems - Lead Aerodynamicist & Senior Aerodynamicist

Lead role - £63.96 per hour Umbrella

Senior role - £53.24 per hour Umbrella

12 month contract - onsite at Warton or Brough sites.

This is an Aerodynamics Discipline (E825) senior role within the airframe engineering Flight Sciences delivery team, supporting current and future projects.

The role will provide the future generation of aerodynamic subject matter with expertise in one (or at most two) of the following specific aerodynamics skills areas:

• Flight Control Law Development
• Flight Mechanics, Stability & Control
• Air Data System Aerodynamics
• Aerostructures (Static / Dynamic Aerodynamic Loads, Flutter, Buffet & Aero-servo-elastics)
• Near Field Acoustics & Vibration
• Configuration Aerodynamic Design
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Propulsion Integration (Aerodynamics)
• Air Vehicle Performance
• Stores Release And Jettison
• Aerodynamic Methods Development

Core Duties

• Aerodynamics support to the wide range of BAE Systems current and future AIR products.
• Aerodynamics related research, design, computational analysis, testing and flight clearance for complex air vehicles.
• Aerodynamics Toolset Development & Digital Transformation. _and Governance: Ensure Agile practices align with organisational policies.

Safety:

The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co- operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum of 8-10 years post graduate experience in the Aerodynamics domain in a research or industrial environment, with relevant specialist aerodynamics knowledge

Skills:

• Experience of working with customers, suppliers, partners, researchers.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and team skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree level qualification in a STEM subject (Essential)
• Post Graduate (PhD) qualification or equivalent research in an aeronautical related area

Behaviours

At BAE Systems both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated.

About the team you ll be working in

Expectation of 4 days a week on site, Mon-Thurs is preferred.

Whole project stands at approx. 250 people, project managing a team of 30-50.

The Air Sector team contribute to this endeavour by developing the Functional Requirements of the Active Vehicle Control (AVC) system the system responsible for controlling the Boat s depth, pitch, trim and position within the waters.

BAE Systems Air Sector work in collaboration with BAE Systems Barrow and BAE Systems Electronic Systems