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::
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Ground loads (Landings, Brakings, Turns, Rollings, …)
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Flight loads (Longitudinal and Lateral Manoeuvres, Load Alleviation Functions, Gust, Failure cases …)
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Aeroelastics calculation (Flutter calculations, control surfaces limit cycle oscillations)
Requirements
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Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree
- Technical skills:
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Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, Aerodynamics
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Know the behavior of an airplane, to have physical sense
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Coding: Python (mandatory)
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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
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185 hours holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
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Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice.
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Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
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PEGI Share Scheme
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Career development within Safran Group
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Training & development are a focus
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Early finish on a Friday