Aerodynamics Engineer
£35,000 – £65,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Aerodynamics Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £35,000 – £65,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Company Description
ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to support advanced combat air programmes within the defence sector. You will play a key role in the aerodynamic assessment and development of fast jet platforms, supporting activities across aeroelasticity, loads analysis, and stores release & jettison. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will contribute to the performance, safety, and integration of complex military aircraft systems.
This position is ideally suited to an experienced Aerospace Engineer with a strong background in aerodynamics and flight sciences, coupled with previous experience supporting fast jet programmes and resolving technically demanding engineering challenges.
Location: Warton
On-site Requirement: Full-Time Onsite
Seniority: Senior (5+ Years Experience)
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities & Experience
- Conduct aerodynamic analysis and assessments to support the development and performance of fast jet aircraft.
- Perform static and dynamic loads analysis, ensuring aircraft structures can withstand operational and environmental conditions.
- Support stores release and jettison activities, contributing to the safe integration and deployment of external stores and weapons systems.
- Undertake aeroelasticity assessments, evaluating the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural behaviour.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including structures, systems, flight sciences, and flight test specialists to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Produce technical documentation, present engineering findings, and provide recommendations to support design reviews and programme decision-making.