About this role
In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking for a Loads Engineer to join our growing team for initially a 12m fixed term contract.
Load calculations used for sizing study of future aircrafts or for major MODs. For a start, determination of component loads (calculation of the loads on specifics parts) and could be in the future::
- Ground loads (Landings, Brakings, Turns, Rollings, …)
- Flight loads (Longitudinal and Lateral Manoeuvres, Load Alleviation Functions, Gust, Failure cases …)
- Aeroelastics calculation (Flutter calculations, control surfaces limit cycle oscillations)
Requirements
* Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree
* Technical skills:
- Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, Aerodynamics
- Know the behavior of an airplane, to have physical sense
- Coding: Python (mandatory)
- Tools: Matlab
* Strong ability to plan and schedule activities across multiple modules
* Pay attention to details
* Effective communication skills, able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding
* Team spirit with a capacity to interact with multicultural teams
Benefits
- 185 hours holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
- Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
- Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
- PEGI Share Scheme
- Career development within Safran Group
- Training & development are a focus
- Early finish on a Friday