Lead Analysis Engineer - FEA, Static & Fatigue

Safran; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems seeks an Assistant Principal Analysis Engineer in Gloucester, operating in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on solving design and analytical problems, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality analysis deliverables across aerospace systems.

The position requires experience with FEA tools, classical static and fatigue analysis, and planning physical testing. It offers opportunities to influence critical decisions and advance engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline.
• Experience of working with recognised FEA software tools.
• Classical Static and Fatigue analysis experience.
• Experience with physical testing planning and designing.
• Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to analytical problems.
• Ability to interpret data and events and looks for appropriate solutions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Building & Maintaining relationships.
• Business Awareness
• Applying & Anticipating
• Maximizing Performance
• Influencing/Networking
• Coaching
• Personal Drive
• Team Working

Responsibilities

• Show practical proficiency in a technical engineering discipline.
• Interfacing with Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc.
• Coaching engineers in theoretical and 'real life' best practices.
• Representing Safran LS as a technical focal, influencing decisions with stakeholders.
• Producing high quality technical reports and analyses within budget and deadlines.
• Reviewing, challenging and approving technical deliverables.
• Mentoring and developing less experienced engineers.
• Participate in technical audits & reviews.
• Supporting development and improvement of analysis methods and tools.
• Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirements.

Skills

FEA software tools

Classical Static analysis

Fatigue analysis

Physical testing planning

Aerospace

Landing Gear/Systems

Education

HNC/HND in engineering

BSc/MSc in engineering

Job description

Safran Landing Systems seeks an Assistant Principal Analysis Engineer in Gloucester, operating in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on solving design and analytical problems, mentoring teams, and delivering high-quality analysis deliverables across aerospace systems.

The position requires experience with FEA tools, classical static and fatigue analysis, and planning physical testing. It offers opportunities to influence critical decisions and advance engineering excellence.