Loads Engineer - Flight Physics - 1 year Fixed Term

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