Performance & Dynamics Engineer

The team specialises in delivering performance and dynamic analysis for aircraft systems including landing gear, shock absorption, extension/retraction, and steering. They support major programmes within the Systems Engineering team to ensure the highest standards of performance and reliability are achieved.

• Build computational models and run simulations
• Calculate static and dynamic loads
• Conduct performance and frequency response analyses
• Perform stability, shimmy, modal analysis, and failure case analyses
• Correlate and validate computational models
• Write and validate performance and dynamics requirements
• Define and document simulation cases and pass/fail criteria
• Optimise design solutions in collaboration with other engineering disciplines
• Define test requirements and analyse and interpret test results
• Ensure adherence to programme schedules

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Knowledge of multi-body dynamic modelling and simulation
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, MSC EASY5 and/or AMESim

Desirable

• Experience with landing gear extension/retraction analysis, shock absorber performance analysis, recoil analysis, shimmy and stability analysis, and system loads generation
• Knowledge of nose-wheel steering analysis, vibration analysis, electrical systems engineering, airworthiness requirements, and aircraft systems certification
• Experience with requirements management and DOORS

• Join a leading engineering team working on cutting-edge aerospace projects within a state-of-the-art facility
• Opportunity to engage in various programmes and research projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3-days per week on-site after initial training
• Full-time, 37 hours per week, with early finish options on Fridays

If you are a skilled and motivated Performance & Dynamics Engineer looking to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's talented Systems Engineering team in Gloucester.