Safran Engineering Services
Performance & Dynamics Engineer - 6 months contract Inside IR35 or Fixed Term
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Performance & Dynamics Engineer
In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit a Performance & Dynamics Engineer to work on major programmes within the Systems Engineering team by building computational models and running simulations. The role is for 6 months, but may be extended for a start on 31/08/2026. It is based in Gloucester, with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis after initial training - minimum of 3 days per week site based.
You will be delivering performance and dynamic analysis for the mechanical, hydraulic and occasionally basic electrical systems as they relate to the operation of aircraft, landing gear, shock absorption, extension/retraction and steering.
You will be able to understand and derive requirements and how these impact the validation and verification of the product utilising standardised methods and tools.
Possessing good knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic system products, you will help guide product development to ensure the performance and dynamics of the integrated system meet the program requirements.
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Key Aspects of This Job
- Build computational models and run simulations
- Calculate static and dynamic loads
- Conduct performance and frequency response analyses
- Conduct 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 conjunction with other engineering disciplines
- Define test requirements and analyse and interpret test results
- Adherence to the programme schedules
Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Multi-body dynamic modelling and simulation
- Landing gear extension/retraction analysis
- Shock absorber performance analysis
- Recoil analysis
- Shimmy and stability analysis
- System loads generation
- Model Integration
- Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, MSC EASY5 and AMESim
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of nose-wheel steering analysis, vibration analysis, electrical systems engineering, airworthiness requirements and aircraft systems certification
- Experience on requirements management and DOORS
DBS clearance required
Candidates with a Stress and/or Simulation Engineering background are welcomed to apply.
Benefits
IF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE IS CHOSEN:
- Early finish on a Friday (1pm)
- 5 weeks 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
- Onsite canteen
IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:
- Early finish on a Friday (1pm)
- Onsite canteen
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