Senior Structural Design Engineer - Helicopter Systems

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-days / time off flexibility

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Performance bonus

Online courses

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to lead the Structures team within the Helicopter division, driving design solutions from concept to installation and flight.

You will own work packages, manage budgets and milestones, and guide multidisciplinary teams in applying fatigue and damage tolerance principles while ensuring compliance with MAA/EASA/FAA regulations and CATIA V5/ENOVIA workflows.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/HNC/HND/First degree level as a minimum or equivalent level of experience in aerospace engineering.
• Experience with aircraft loading, structural analysis, and fatigue/damage tolerance for rotorcraft structures.
• Knowledge of MA/MAA, EASA or FAA regulations and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design/development/supportability of products and processes for contract delivery and in-service support.
• Approve and own work package plans, allocate team workload, and manage milestones.
• Perform risk analysis and budget management.
• Direct the team on technical specialism, engineering processes, and tool use.
• Resolve complex multidisciplinary issues and promote best practices.
• Ensure safe behaviours and safety responsibilities within the team.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

CATIA V5

ENOVIA VPM

FEA

Structural design

Team leadership

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/HND/First degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA VPM

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to lead the Structures team within the Helicopter division, driving design solutions from concept to installation and flight.

You will own work packages, manage budgets and milestones, and guide multidisciplinary teams in applying fatigue and damage tolerance principles while ensuring compliance with MAA/EASA/FAA regulations and CATIA V5/ENOVIA workflows.