Loads and Aeroelastics Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEWFounded in 1987, Stirling Dynamics has grown from a handful of expert engineers to a team of 100+ staff. The success of the company is made possible through a customer-focussed, can-do culture. Everything we do is underpinned by our company mission statement:

To deliver innovative technical services and technology solutions into our core markets

To build sustainable, beneficial relationships between suppliers, clients and institutions

To be recognised as an innovator and catalyst of new technologies

To continue to make valuable investments for the future through education, research and development

STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCEStrong financial performance is essential to support investment and growth. Looking forward we aim to achieve the following objectives:

Increased business development and marketing activities to develop new markets Addition of new engineering capabilities to meet emerging customer needs Technology refresh for control products and systems Increased investment in training and professional development schemes

BENEFITS

Up to 30 days

Tax/NI savings

10am-3pm

Up to £3,000

Personal/

Company

Up to £3,000

Private 3x salary

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

½ day Friday

Cycle to Work

Bonus Recommend a Friend

Healthcare Life Assurance

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION FUELLED BY PEOPLE WITH PASSION

STIRLING AT A GLANCE

70+Aircraft worked

on

400+F-35 pilot

control sets produced

10+Navies

supported worldwide

30+Years of service

2018Stirling wins

Consultancy of the Year at the British

Engineering Excellence Awards

80%Percentage of

exports

Loads and Aeroelastics Engineer

THE ROLEStirling Dynamics is recruiting Loads and Aeroelastics Engineers to join the Structural and Fluid Dynamics team.

Due to upcoming projects and supporting continued growth, Stirling Dynamics are looking for talented Loads and Aeroelastics Engineers to join our team. We are looking for both permanent employees and contractors.

This engineer will work within a team responsible for all aspects of aircraft structural dynamics, from model build and validation to the prediction of flutter and the computation of ground and flight loads for the whole aircraft. Responsibilities will be dependent upon experience but will include supporting technical packages of work/tasks and contributing to the development of the technical capability. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a related discipline (preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mathematics) and must demonstrate an able understanding of fundamental engineering principles.Proven relevant experience in industry/education is desirable; preferably associated with the methods and processes applied in the field of aircraft loads and aeroelastics.The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and within teams of engineers.This role will be predominantly based in our Bristol office with occasional travel to our clients’ sites as required. As part of our commitment to flexibility for our staff, employees will be able to work from home for part of the week should they wish to (subject to approval).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Interact with other engineers on a technical and project level Ensure given tasks reach their full objectives Deliver engineering solutions at a consistently high standard (self-checking results) Increase skill levels in group toolsets Follow the working practices defined in the project Quality Plan Write technical reports detailing the work performed

Responsibilities will be expected to be developed and finalised over time and will include but will not be restricted to:

Increase independence of working and the management of specific tasks for outcome and budget

Increase the contribution to engineering solutions Interact with internal and external customers on a technical and programme level Presentation of technical solutions to internal and external customers Increase awareness of the proposal writing requirements for repeat and new work

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related discipline Post-graduate qualification to a Master’s degree or Doctorate in a relevant specialisation

(desirable) Student/Associate membership of an Engineering Body with full Membership in mind

(desirable) Aircraft structural dynamics with an appreciation of one or some of the following:

o flight and ground loadso flutter and aeroelasticso vibration o aerodynamicso aircraft structureso model build and validationo test specification and supporto landing gear shimmy

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A working knowledge of FE modelling (ANSYS, NASTRAN/PATRAN toolsets preferable) (desirable)

Clear, concise and accurate technical reporting within Microsoft Word Use of Matlab language and environment for analysis Skilled in:

o EXCEL and use for computations and analysis (desirable)o PowerPoint and the presentation of technical information (desirable)o Simulink, FORTRAN (desirable)

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThe personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role. The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role:

The ability to focus on the task in-hand The willingness to question Attention to detail and the discipline to self-check results The organisation and drive to meet deadlines A diplomatic and professional approach to dealing with people To enjoy working within a team environment Willingness to embrace change and to implement new processes

FACTS AND FIGURESPay & Benefits – Competitive Package Department – Structural and Fluid DynamicsReporting to – Senior or Principal Engineer (Structural and Fluid Dynamics)Location – Bristol – Stoke GiffordContract type – Permanent / ContractorJob Reference – 21/31a

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