Loads Engineer - SAFRAN Engineering Services UK
To support the growth of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are seeking a Loads Engineer to join our expanding team. Our customer has indicated increased activity during the summer.
Responsibilities
- Perform load calculations for sizing studies of future aircraft and major MODs.
- Determine:
- Ground loads (Landings, Brakings, Turns, Rollings, etc.)
- Flight loads (Longitudinal and Lateral Manoeuvres, Load Alleviation Functions, Gust, Failure cases, etc.)
- Component loads: calculation of loads on specific parts (NCF, HTP, Ailerons, Pylon, etc.)
- Aeroelastics calculations (Flutter, control surface limit cycle oscillations)
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
- Technical skills in:
- Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, Aerodynamics
- Understanding of aircraft behavior and physical principles
- Coding skills in VBA and Python
- Proficiency with Matlab
- Strong planning and scheduling abilities across multiple modules
- Effective communication skills to clearly define expectations and facilitate understanding
- Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate within multicultural teams
Benefits
- 185 holiday hours per year plus statutory bank holidays
- Personal pension scheme with 5% employee and 8% employer contributions, plus salary sacrifice
- Death in service life insurance (up to 4x annual salary)
- PEGI Share Scheme
- Hybrid working model: 2-3 days in Bristol, 2-3 days remote
- Opportunities for career development within the Safran Group
- Focus on training and development
- Early finish on Fridays