Systems Engineer

Description:

Systems Engineer

Location: Gloucester

This is an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Gloucester. Working on cutting-edge aerospace programmes, you will play a key role in the development, analysis and validation of aircraft landing gear systems, supporting everything from research and technology projects through to full product development and in-service support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for systems analysis, simulation and integration to contribute to innovative solutions within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Systems Engineer, you will work across complex mechanical and hydraulic aircraft systems, helping to ensure products meet performance, safety and certification requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing computational models and conducting system simulations
Performing static and dynamic load calculations
Conducting performance, frequency response, modal and stability analyses
Investigating shimmy behaviour and failure scenarios
Correlating and validating models against test data
Defining and validating system performance requirements
Creating simulation test cases and establishing pass/fail criteria
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to optimise system designs
Supporting test activities and interpreting results
Ensuring delivery against programme schedules, quality standards and cost targets

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in an Engineering discipline
Experience in systems modelling, analysis and simulation
Knowledge of landing gear extension and retraction systems
Experience analysing shock absorber performance
Understanding of recoil analysis, system loads generation and model integration
Experience conducting shimmy and stability analysis
Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as:
MATLAB/Simulink
MSC ADAMS
AMESim
Strong understanding of mechanical principles and dynamic system behaviour
Ability to interpret requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions

What's on Offer?

Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to work on major aerospace development programmes
The chance to contribute to the design and development of world-class aerospace systems

Apply today to be part of a team delivering excellence in Systems Integration & Test.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan