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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.\nOur 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.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n 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.\nThis 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.\nLocation: Warton\nOn-site Requirement: Full-Time Onsite\nSeniority: Senior (5+ Years Experience)\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities & Experience\nConduct aerodynamic analysis and assessments to support the development and performance of fast jet aircraft.\nPerform static and dynamic loads analysis, ensuring aircraft structures can withstand operational and environmental conditions.\nSupport stores release and jettison activities, contributing to the safe integration and deployment of external stores and weapons systems.\nUndertake aeroelasticity assessments, evaluating the interaction between aerodynamic forces and structural behaviour.\nWork closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including structures, systems, flight sciences, and flight test specialists to resolve complex technical challenges.\nProduce technical documentation, present engineering findings, and provide recommendations to support design reviews and programme decision-making.\n Required Skills\nDemonstrable experience applying aerodynamic principles and analysis techniques within the aerospace sector, ideally on military or fast jet programmes.\nStrong understanding of aeroelasticity, including the assessment of aerodynamic and structural interactions across the flight envelope.\nProven experience conducting static and dynamic loads assessments to support aircraft design, modification, or certification activities.\nExperience supporting stores release and jettison programmes, including the analysis of weapon or external store integration.\nAbility to interpret technical data, solve complex engineering problems, and communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nStrong analytical mindset with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work across multidisciplinary teams.\nProactive and intuitive approach to problem solving within technically demanding environments.\nAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality engineering outputs to project deadlines.\nCollaborative working style with a commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nPrevious experience working within the Defence or Aerospace sector on military aircraft programmes.\nExposure to flight test activities and the interpretation of flight test data.\nFamiliarity with aircraft airworthiness, certification, or safety-critical engineering processes.\nExperience working on complex multidisciplinary aircraft development or modification programmes.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. 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