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Altran - Bristol (London, United Kingdom) Flight Physics – Aerodynamics Engineer

Job Description

Main Purpose:

The position is based in the Flight Physics Department, whose role is to provide aerodynamic information to the design teams. Specific activities within this project include the prediction of parasitic drag, including calculation and estimation of the effects on aircraft performance. Providing feedback and implementing methods to improve process and performance are key parts of this role.

The role requires management of the project in the UK as part of a transnational work package. Developing a high level working relationship with the client and other suppliers (both internal and external to the company) is essential.

Producing and maintaining technical project engineering reports for approval by the client is also a key part of this role.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum Bachelors’ level degree education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Background in flight physics/fluid dynamics or aerodynamics domain.

• Likely to have a minimum 2 years industrial experience.
• Knowledge of key aerodynamic & design tools, e.g. CAD, CFD, analytical tools.

• Strong communication skills.
• Good written and verbal English.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Background preferably within Aerospace sector
• Experience of the following toolsets:
   o  Catia/ProEngineer, Python, Excel, Matlab.
• Process improvement knowledge
• Team leadership experience
• Knowledge of French would be advantageous
Company Description

Our originality lies in the ability of our consultants to manage our customer's projects that deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Built on an original model, then decentralised to give free reign to initiative, Altran is active in three complementary fields in the 20 top countries: - Technology and innovation consulting (accounting for nearly half the turnover), including telecoms & media vertical market - Organisation and information systems consulting (a third of the turnover), - Strategy and management consulting.

Additional Information

Type:Full-time
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Functions:Engineering 
Industries:Airlines/Aviation 
Job ID:
    1630654