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We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.\nOur Values\nInnovation\n\nIntegrity\n\nCollaboration\n\nExcellence\n\nWhy Work for Us\nBased in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.\nOur benefits include:\n25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)\n\nBuy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way\n\nPension Scheme via Royal London\n\nCompany contributed Share Incentive Plan.\n\nGreen Car Scheme\n\nLife assurance scheme (6x basic salary)\n\nIncome protection policy (75% of basic salary)\n\nPrivate Health Insurance via Bupa\n\nPrivate Dental insurance via Bupa\n\nEnhanced Maternity and paternity\n\n1 Professional membership reimbursed per year\n\n1 paid volunteering day per year\n\nAccess to an independent financial advisor year round\n\nTraining & development opportunities\n\nAbout the role\nWorking within the Air Vehicle Design team you will be conducting multi-disciplinary modelling and simulation activities. This will include aircraft performance analyses, air vehicle design support through flight dynamics modelling, control algorithms design and model validation through analysis of experimental test data. We are looking for a simulation and modelling engineer to grow and develop our modelling capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nUnderstand project requirements.\n\nBuild model, simulate, and analyse aircraft performance and flight dynamics.\n\nImplement flight simulation and visualisation test environments.\n\nPresent modelling analysis and simulation results, in meetings, conferences or through technical publications.\n\nMaintain models to high standards.\n\nGather modelling data through bench/flight testing activities.\n\nWrite technical documentations (technical specifications, model descriptions, test plans and test reports).\n\nSupport team effort to establish library of reusable models / tools.\n\nInterface with software developers, design and testing activities to understand modelling needs and fidelity required.\n\nEnsure on-time delivery of technical solutions that meet business needs and manage business partner satisfaction relative to deliverables.\n\nPerform other related duties as required.\n\nHealth & Safety\nDemonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.\n\nReport all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.\n\nWhen required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant domain (e.g. aerospace, automotive, physics etc).\n\nSkills and Experience\nEssential:\nExcellent communicator who is able collaborate effectively.\n\nAbility to listen, reflect and positively influence a situation.\n\nDemonstrable problem-solving ability, working to tight timescales.\n\nProficient in use of Matlab/Simulink or a comparable modelling tool.\n\nDemonstrable knowledge of UAVs flight dynamics physics and flight control systems.\n\nExcellent technical writing and presentation skills.\n\nConfiguration Management experience in an engineering environment.\n\nDesirable:\nExperience with model validation activities.\n\nAerodynamics knowledge (Empirical techniques / CFD).\n\nExperience with SolidWorks or comparable CAD package.\n\nExperience with common flight simulation and visualisation packages.\n\nKnowledge and application of civil / military aerospace standards.\n\nSystems Engineering experience, preferably within an aerospace context.\n\nPersonal Attributes\nMust be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK.\n\nAbility to commit to occasional national and international travel.\n\nA full valid UK driving license.\n\nAbility to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK.\n\nCallen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. 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