• Loads Engineer

    Safran (Cheltenham, PA)


    Loads Engineer

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    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-164290

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Research, design and development

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Mechanics - Sizing and simulation of systems and mechanical parts

     

    Job title

     

    Loads Engineer

     

    Employment type

     

    Fixed Term contract

    Contract period

    1 year

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking for a Loads Engineer to join our growing team

    You will be undertaking:

    Load calculations used for sizing study of future aircrafts or for major MODs. Determination of:

     

    Ground loads (Landings, Brakings, Turns, Rollings, …).

     

    Flight loads (Longitudinal and Lateral Manoeuvres, Load Alleviation Functions, Gust, Failure cases …).

     

    Component loads : calculation of the loads on specifics parts (NCF, HTP, Ailerons, pylon, …).

     

    Aeroelastics calculation (Flutter calculations, control surfaces limit cycle oscillations).

    Candidate skills & requirements

    * Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering degree

    * Technical skills:

     

    Flight Physics, Flight Loads, Ground Loads, Aeroelastics, Aerodynamics.

     

    Know the behavior of an airplane, to have physical sense.

     

    Coding: vbA, Python

    Tools: Matlab

    * Strong ability to plan and schedule activities across multiple modules

    * Effective communication skills, able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding

    * Team spirit with a capacity to interact with multicultural teams

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    Europe, UK, England

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH Gloucester, Gloucestershire

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Additional Languages preferred

     

    English (Fluent)