Senior Aerodynamics Engineer — Fast Jet Flight Dynamics

ALTEN; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to support advanced combat air programmes in the defence sector. You will contribute to aerodynamic assessment and development of fast jet platforms, including aeroelasticity, loads analysis, and stores release & jettison.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in aerospace engineering, with a focus on aerodynamics and flight sciences, and prior involvement with fast jet programmes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aerodynamics knowledge within aerospace, preferably military/fast jet programmes.
• Solid aeroelastic understanding across flight envelope.
• Experience analyzing static and dynamic loads on aircraft structures.
• Experience with stores release and jettison programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic analyses to support fast jet development and performance.
• Perform static and dynamic loads analyses for structural integrity.
• Support stores release and jettison activities for safe integration.
• Lead aeroelasticity assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings during design reviews.

Skills

Aerodynamics analysis

Aeroelasticity

Loads analysis

Stores release & jettison

Flight science

Technical communication

Problem solving

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Defence/Aerospace background

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to support advanced combat air programmes in the defence sector. You will contribute to aerodynamic assessment and development of fast jet platforms, including aeroelasticity, loads analysis, and stores release & jettison.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in aerospace engineering, with a focus on aerodynamics and flight sciences, and prior involvement with fast jet programmes.