Lead Performance & Dynamics Engineer - Landing Gear Systems

Preligens; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Gloucester is looking for a Principal Performance & Dynamics Engineer. This role requires expertise in landing gear systems and dynamic analysis, along with a strong background in engineering. The successful candidate will mentor team members and drive technical decisions for aircraft systems. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme

Generous pension scheme

Onsite parking and EV chargers

Flexible benefits and working options

Qualifications

• Experience of landing gear structures and systems.
• Dynamic analysis and computational modelling experience.
• Knowledge of airworthiness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert for the P&D team.
• Mentor and coach the P&D team.
• Calculate static and dynamic loads.

Skills

Experience of landing gear structures and systems

Experience of dynamic analysis and computational modelling

Knowledge of airworthiness requirements

Proficient in coding (e.g. Python)

Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Technical problem-solving skills

Education

HNC level in an engineering discipline

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MSC ADAMS

AMESim

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in Gloucester is looking for a Principal Performance & Dynamics Engineer. This role requires expertise in landing gear systems and dynamic analysis, along with a strong background in engineering. The successful candidate will mentor team members and drive technical decisions for aircraft systems. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.