Wing Loads and Aeroelastics Engineer

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, UK, seeks engineers to join the Wing Loads and Aeroelastics team. You will calculate external wing loads for major Airbus programmes from concept to certification, collaborating across Flight Physics and Airframe to optimise aircraft performance.

The role offers exposure to cutting-edge data analytics, Model Based Systems Engineering, and AI, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Engineering/STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of flight physics and airframe disciplines.
• Familiarity with static stress and Fatigue & Damage Tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Establish FEM loading requirements for wing airframe design.
• Calculate and interpret static and fatigue external wing loads per airworthiness rules.
• Support design teams with data and analyses for aircraft optimisation.

Skills

Flight physics

Static stress

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

NASTRAN

HyperWorks

Linux

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description:
The Wing Loads and Aeroelastics team in Filton (UK) is looking for talented individuals to join a highly engaged and international team of experts, specialists and integrators.
You will be working closely with the departments of Flight Physics and Airframe in order to calculate and analyse external wing loads for all major Airbus programmes, including the A320 family, A330 and A350. You will be involved from the very beginning of the process (first concepts and preliminary design) through to end product certification.
The team is situated at the interface between many different engineering disciplines and works across many different projects, including the very latest research and technology projects focusing on sustainability and pioneering the next generation of aircraft. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Our network of specialists and experts can help you to develop a broad knowledge of the integrated aircraft.
Together we will strive to optimise aircraft performance and meet the highest safety, sustainability and operational standards.

Your main activities

• Establish requirements for Finite Element Model (FEM) loading and wing airframe design and ensure the overall aircraft loads calculation process is shaped to meet these requirements.
• Calculate, interpret and deliver static and fatigue external loads acting on the wing components in adherence with the relevant airworthiness regulations, quality processes and programme assumptions.
• Support the wing airframe design teams in their use of this data.
• Support flight test campaigns to validate load calculations.
• Acquire competencies related to new technologies, such as, data analytics, Model Based Systems Engineering, Artificial Intelligence etc.
• Continuously improve quality, processes, methods and tools.
• Ensure a positive relationship and team spirit is maintained within the team and with all stakeholders.

As your knowledge and experience grows, you will be relied upon to contribute to aircraft optimization and identify and manage technical risk through innovative, multidisciplinary approaches.

About you

• An engineering/STEM degree or equivalent relevant experience
• A good understanding of flight physics
• Familiarity with Airframe disciplines, particularly static stress or Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
• Excellent communication, team working and interpersonal skills
• An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems and a willingness to learn and share knowledge with your colleagues
• The ability to develop effective customer relationships
• A high regard for quality compliance and attention to detail
• Basic project management experience
• Negotiation level in English

Familiarity with Python, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, Linux and/or MATLAB will also help with the role, but if not, you’ll be able to learn.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Flight & Space Physics
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