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Location: Bedfordshire
Job type: Contract
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Contact: Ann-Maria Parkinson
Sector: Aviation
Job Role:
Flight Science and Simulation Engineer
Exciting new Contract opportunity for a Flight Science and Simulation Engineer based in Bedfordshire.
Our client is a privately-held Aerospace OEM company. The company has a range of proprietary designs (patents & IP) which provide Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) solutions for both the commercial and defence markets, with its current major focus on a long endurance surveillance aircraft (optionally manned) and a heavy lift logistics aircraft capable of lifting 50-tonnes.
As a technology company one of our main core values is innovation and we have a genuine focus on being the best at all we do to positively impact our aircraft designs today and for the future, to meet the needs of our customers. Other equally important core values include delivery to our customers whilst always ensuring we meet the highest standards of safety.
As a Flight Science and Simulation Engineer you will predominantly have the following key accountabilities:
Key Accountabilities:
* Development, analysis and improvement of the high fidelity non-linear aircraft dynamic simulation based upon analytical, wind tunnel, CFD and flight test data. System Identification (SysID) of aircraft dynamics based on the test data
* Development and validation of aircraft stability derivatives and aerodynamic data from multiple sources.
* Stability and control analysis.
* Development, documentation, and inspection of aerodynamic and system simulation models for the purposes of flight dynamics analysis.
* Maintaining version control of the high-fidelity non-linear simulation and providing periodic releases to the other engineering groups.
* Defining and improving the tools and processes associated with aircraft simulation and analysis.
* Resolving design problems from the development and certification activities.
* Supporting aircraft design, ground testing and flight testing activities, including the preparation of test plans, testing and data analysis to support the updating and validation of the aerodynamic model
* test hardware) data across the aircraft into all user groups / departments for analysis of whole aircraft / aircraft system performance.
* Support the Technical Director and Chief Designer in presenting such data (per above) at customer / supplier meetings.
* Provide concept level design support to the Technical Director and Chief Designer to establish project direction / initial sizing.
* Provide analysis support to other technical areas of the business.
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
* 1st Class undergraduate degree, or post-graduate degree (ideally in Aeronautical Engineering or any other Physical Sciences with an emphasis on simulation/control system design would be advantageous).
* Proven work experience in fixed or rotary wing aircraft simulation development, in a Matlab/Simulink industrial environment.
* Experience in aerodynamics and aircraft stability, control analysis.
* Experience with configuration control and version control processes.
* Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
* Ability to liaise with other technical systems design groups within the Company.
* Ability to prepare technical documentation, including test plans, reports.
* Proficiency with at least one programming language such as C, Microsoft .NET, Python.
* Proficiency with Matlab and Simulink.
* Working knowledge of FAA and EASA certification requirements.
* Have a high standard of written and spoken English, be flexible in your approach and working hours, be conscientious, proactive and keen to contribute to the quality, safety and integrity of the aircraft.
* Enjoy working as part of a highly dedicated and motivated team
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