Loads Engineer

Preligens; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the aviation sector is looking for a Loads Engineer in Gloucester. This full-time role involves performing load calculations for future aircraft, requiring a Mechanical/Aerospace/Structural Engineering degree and technical skills in Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Aeroelastics, and more. Candidates must have coding proficiency in vbA and Python, along with experience using Matlab. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree is required.
• Proficiency in Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, and Aerodynamics.
• Coding skills in vbA and Python are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct load calculations for sizing studies of future aircraft.
• Include assessments of ground loads, flight loads, and component loads.

Skills

Flight Physics

Flight Loads

Ground Loads

Aeroelastics

Aerodynamics

vbA coding

Python coding

Education

Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Matlab

Job description

We are looking for a Loads Engineer to join our growing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, on a Fixed Term contract, Full-time basis. The role requires a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree and technical skills in Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, and Aerodynamics, as well as coding skills in vbA and Python, and experience with Matlab.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be undertaking load calculations used for sizing study of future aircrafts or for major MODs, including ground loads, flight loads, and component loads, as well as aeroelastics calculations.

Job Requirements

• Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree
• Technical skills: Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, Aerodynamics
• Coding: vbA, Python
• Tools: Matlab
• Strong ability to plan and schedule activities across multiple modules
• Effective communication skills, able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding
• Team spirit with a capacity to interact with multicultural teams

About the Company

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024. We are committed to contributing to a safer, more sustainable world.

Safran is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment.