Principal Engineer - Loads and Aeroelastics

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

Principal Engineer - Loads and Aeroelastics

THE ROLEStirling Dynamics Structural & Fluid Dynamics capability is now seeking to recruit an industry recognised expert within the Loads and Aeroelastics domain to support upcoming programmes of work. The suitable candidate will work within a team responsible for all aspects of aircraft loads analysis, including ground, flight and manoeuvre for whole aircraft and component levels. Responsibilities will include leading technical packages of work/tasks, providing input into the generation of technical proposal documents and supporting 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 Mathematics) and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental engineering principles.Proven relevant experience in industry is required with a strong knowledge of methods and processes followed in aircraft loads and aeroelastics for certification purposes.The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work independently and within teams of engineers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Technical approval of reports. Deliver engineering solutions at a consistently high standard (self-checking results), within

a given budget. Ensure given tasks achieve their full objectives. Manage multiple tasks and deliver within agreed timescales and budgets. Maintain the project documentation in line with the quality plan. Write technical reports detailing the work performed. Provide support to the aerospace technologies group capability development activities. Provide technical direction within the delegated area of responsibility. Supporting the personal development of team members and to motivate and coordinate to

ensure that projects achieve their full objectives. Review the performance of team members. Support the preparation of project management planning documentation including quality,

technical and budget plans. Preparation, presentation and approvals of technical reports and proposals. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a related discipline. Demonstrate a strong aptitude in understanding of loads and aeroelastics covering flight,

ground and component loads including model build, verification and validation. Experience in FE Modelling of Aerospace Structures (Nastran/Patran) would be an

advantage. Familiarity of landing gear structures would be beneficial. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) products is essential. Knowledge of programming languages and tools (Matlab, Simulink, FORTRAN) would be an

advantage. Ability to independently carry out technical work. Interest in personal development and innovative thinking. Ability to work in a flexible working environment. Ability to deliver results to specified deadlines. Good report preparation and presentation skills.

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Principal Engineer - Loads and Aeroelastics Familiarity with certification standards and means of compliance, in particular CS/FAR-25

Subpart C. Direct or relevant industry experience is essential.

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:

An ability to manage multiple tasks, to work independently when required, and the organisation and drive to follow through to a successful outcome.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with people.

The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question in order to gain a full understanding of issues. Escalate and communicate issues when necessary.

A willingness to embrace change and an ability to implement new processes. The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the

discipline to self-check results. Good organisational skills, including record keeping. The role requires a good team player who uses initiative, is self-motivated and

enthusiastic.  Able to manage and nurture people to ensure capability development and team coherence.

FACTS AND FIGURESDepartment – Structural and Fluid Dynamics Reporting to – Technical ManagerPay & Benefits – Competitive PackageLocation – BristolContract type – Full time, permanentJob advertisement posting date: 12th April 2021Job advertisement closing date: 23rd April 2021Job Reference – 21/19

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