Loads Engineer - Flight Physics - 1 year Fixed Term

Full-timeRemote
Bristol, England, gbvia Workable ATSPosted Sep 16, 2026
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PythonFlutter

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

Before you apply

  • 1Which parts of your CV prove experience with Python and Flutter?
  • 2Which recent work examples would make your application stronger for this role?
  • 3What details from the original source listing should you confirm before applying?