Senior Aerodynamic Loads Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Aerodynamic Loads Engineer

Location: Warton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £47,683 – £52,426 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• The computation, simulation and analysis of aerodynamic loads leading to the creation of evidence in support of aircraft qualification
• Supporting the Aerostructures Group Leader, the Project Technical Specialists and directing less experienced engineers within the team
• Providing quality assurance and review of own and junior engineers work as to the technical accuracy and completeness of all tasks
• Personal development and knowledge acquisition in the aerodynamic loads specialism, with opportunities to develop towards a future Project Technical Signatory position within the team
• Continuing personal development in the Loads and Aerostructures specialisms, with opportunities to develop towards Project Technical Specialist and Line Management positions
• Support to capability development and in-service support activities on the Typhoon, Hawk and Tornado projects

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree level qualification in a STEM subject
• Proven track record and evidence based experience within engineering (or equivalent postgraduate) related to the aerostructures discipline, in particular aerodynamic loads, CFD, structures or other interfacing disciplines
• Experience of working with aircraft simulation and modelling tools (such as CFD, ADAMS, NASTRAN, MATLAB, FEM or similar)

Desirable:

• Experience of working with customers, suppliers and partners on a number engineering programmes
• Great team working & interpersonal skills

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The In-Service Aircraft Aerodynamics Aerostructure Team:

This role offers a chance to work at the forefront of aerospace engineering, specializing in the simulation and analysis of aerodynamic loads on in-service aircraft and supporting new aircraft programmes. BAE Systems, a leader in advanced technology and defence, provides a dynamic environment where innovation and technical excellence thrive. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating qualification evidence for aircraft clearances, maintaining and developing relationships with stakeholders such as the Group Leader, Technical Authority, European Partner Companies, EuroFighter, NETMA, MODs, and their agents. This position is not only about technical challenge but also about collaboration and influence, ensuring that clearance evidence is both technically robust and delivered within project constraints. Furthermore, the role supports continual improvement of processes and tools, promoting best practices across various platforms and disciplines.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 18th July 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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