Systems Engineer

Belcan; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Aerospace development programmes

World-class aerospace systems

Job summary

Belcan in Gloucester is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development, analysis and validation of aircraft landing gear systems across research and full product development stages. You will work on mechanical and hydraulic systems within a highly regulated aerospace environment, applying modelling, simulation and integration to deliver robust solutions.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, complex system analysis, and ensuring performance and certification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in systems modelling, analysis and simulation.
• Knowledge of landing gear extension/retraction systems.
• Experience analysing shock absorber performance.
• Understanding of recoil analysis, loads generation and model integration.
• Experience conducting shimmy and stability analyses.
• Proficiency with industry tools (MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, AMESim).
• Strong grasp of mechanical principles and dynamic system behavior.
• Ability to translate requirements into robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models and run system simulations.
• Perform static and dynamic load calculations.
• Conduct performance, frequency response, modal and stability analyses.
• Investigate shimmy behaviour and failure scenarios.
• Correlate/validate models against test data.
• Define/validate system performance requirements.
• Create simulation test cases and pass/fail criteria.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise designs.
• Support testing activities and interpret results.
• Ensure delivery aligns with schedules, quality, and cost targets.

Skills

Systems modelling

Simulation & analysis

Landing gear systems

Shimmy & stability analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

MSC ADAMS

AMESim

Mechanical fundamentals

Requirements translation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

MSC ADAMS

AMESim

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Gloucester

This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Gloucester. Working on cutting‑edge aerospace programmes, you will play a key role in the development, analysis and validation of aircraft landing gear systems, supporting everything from research and technology projects through to full product development and in‑service support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for systems analysis, simulation and integration to contribute to innovative solutions within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Systems Engineer, you will work across complex mechanical and hydraulic aircraft systems, helping to ensure products meet performance, safety and certification requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing computational models and conducting system simulations
• Performing static and dynamic load calculations
• Conducting performance, frequency response, modal and stability analyses
• Investigating shimmy behaviour and failure scenarios
• Correlating and validating models against test data
• Defining and validating system performance requirements
• Creating simulation test cases and establishing pass/fail criteria
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise system designs
• Supporting test activities and interpreting results
• Ensuring delivery against programme schedules, quality standards and cost targets

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in an Engineering discipline
• Experience in systems modelling, analysis and simulation
• Knowledge of landing gear extension and retraction systems
• Experience analysing shock absorber performance
• Understanding of recoil analysis, system loads generation and model integration
• Experience conducting shimmy and stability analysis
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as:
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • MSC ADAMS
  • AMESim
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and dynamic system behaviour
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on major aerospace development programmes
• The chance to contribute to the design and development of world‑class aerospace systems

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan