Senior Aeroelastic & Loads Engineer - Certification

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holiday

5 extra days to buy or sell

5 extra days holiday for marriage or civil partnership

4% of salary on extra benefits

Award-winning health and wellbeing service

Performance-based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Daily breakfast provided

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Principal Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer. You will take on a leadership role in developing and certifying loads and aeroelastic models, specifically for aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in loads and aeroelasticity, coupled with a deep understanding of relevant certification requirements. This position not only offers a chance to innovate within a rapidly evolving industry but also to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. Flexible work and generous benefits await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in loads and aeroelasticity.
• Proven experience working on certified aircraft programmes.
• Deep understanding of CS-23/27, CS-25/29 certification requirements.
• Strong expertise in industry-standard loads and aeroelastic tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and certification of aircraft loads and aeroelastic models.
• Deliver the loads and aeroelastic certification strategy.
• Drive integration of structural, aerodynamic, and control system models.
• Develop automated, repeatable, and traceable analysis workflows.
• Oversee flutter, gust, manoeuvre, and ground loads analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship within the Loads & Dynamics discipline.

Skills

Loads and aeroelasticity

Compliance demonstration

Aeroservoelastic behaviour

Flight mechanics

Strong communication skills

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Principal Loads & Aeroelastics Engineer. You will take on a leadership role in developing and certifying loads and aeroelastic models, specifically for aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in loads and aeroelasticity, coupled with a deep understanding of relevant certification requirements. This position not only offers a chance to innovate within a rapidly evolving industry but also to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. Flexible work and generous benefits await the right candidate.