Principal Aerodynamics Engineer - Bristol, BS34 7QS
£50,000 - £55,000 DOE (+Bonus)
Onsite Requirement: 3-4 Days per Week
The Opportunity: Join Europe’s leading Integrated Defence Company as a Principal Aerodynamics Engineer, where you’ll leverage advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and performance analysis to shape the future of missile airframe design. This is a pivotal role that offers the chance to lead innovative aerodynamic studies and make a significant impact in the defence sector.
The Role: As a Principal Aerodynamics Engineer, you will be at the forefront of missile design, ensuring that our systems are at the cutting edge of technology. You will:
- Lead and Deliver: Work alongside Aerodynamics team leads, Technical Experts, and Project Management to ensure project milestones are met on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your role will be key in integrating aerodynamic solutions across various projects.
- Advanced Analysis: Conduct detailed aerodynamic studies using CFD and other analytical tools to support and enhance missile airframe design.
- Wind Tunnel Testing & Flight Trials: Take the lead on wind tunnel testing and contribute to flight trials, ensuring that critical aerodynamic data is accurately captured and applied to meet design and performance standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams from System Design, Mechanical Design, Simulation, and Guidance to develop high-performance missile systems.
- Mentorship: Play a pivotal role in mentoring junior engineers, supporting their professional development, and assisting with the recruitment of top talent.
- External Partnerships: Collaborate with key external stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence (MOD), aerospace companies, and academic institutions, to drive forward aerodynamic research and development.
The Company: As NATO’s premier supplier of advanced combat deterrent systems, our company is at the cutting edge of missile and defence technology. Our work directly contributes to national security and the protection of millions of citizens, ensuring the safety of our Armed Forces and the continued peaceful prosperity of our Home Nations and allies.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must be a British citizen or a dual UK national with British citizenship.
- Extensive knowledge of Aerodynamics and Performance, with substantial experience in the aerodynamic design and analysis of missile systems or other high-performance applications.
- Proven ability to lead task packages, consistently delivering results on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
- Experience in managing complex projects and coordinating activities across multiple teams.
- A passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers, with a commitment to shaping the future capabilities of the Aerodynamics team.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners.
What We Offer:
- Salary: Competitive base salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
- Bonus: Annual bonus of approximately £2,500.
- Overtime: Optional paid overtime at a flat rate of 1.25x.
- Flexi Leave: Opportunity to accrue up to 15 additional days of leave.
- Holidays: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension: Generous pension scheme with 14% contribution (6% employee, 8% employer).
- Share Incentive Plan: Option to purchase shares via payroll before tax and National Insurance deductions.
- Parental Benefits: Up to 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, and shared parental leave.
- Sick Pay: Starting at 6 weeks full pay, increasing to 48 weeks after five years of service.
- Learning & Development: As a Times UK Top 25 Employer and holder of three Investors in People Gold Awards, we offer outstanding training and career development opportunities.
Why Apply? This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of defence technology, leading aerodynamic innovation that is critical to national security. You’ll be joining a highly respected organisation that values its employees and offers significant opportunities for professional growth.
Apply Now: For more information or to apply, please contact Luke Davidson directly:
Phone: 0207 780 6706
Email: [email protected]
Take the next step in your career and become a Principal Aerodynamics Engineer, where your expertise will help shape the future of defence. Apply today!