The Airframe Designs Graduate Development Programme offers a dynamic, forward-thinking, and nurturing learning experience that propels you to quickly integrate into the team and make meaningful contributions to live projects.
You will join the team as a Design, Stress, or Additive Manufacturing engineer, with the opportunity to gain exposure to other engineering disciplines. Our comprehensive and industry-recognised training package will provide the support needed to expand your skills across various areas of expertise.
Job Description
Your day to day activities will include but are not limited to:
Performing structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element modelling techniques.
Compiling structural test plans / reports and witnessing tests.
Visiting customers and attending airframe surveys.
Design of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD for fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft (civil and military).
Performing design investigations and trade studies.
Attending customer design reviews both virtually and on-site.
Design optimisation for additive manufacturing.
3D scanning of full aircraft and aircraft components both on our premises and on customer premises.
Skills & Knowledge
The ability to perform hand calculations based on first principles of stress and strain.
Knowledge of metallic and non-metallic material properties and failure modes.
The ability to understand and check engineering drawings.
Keeping abreast of current and future technologies.
The ability to communicate clearly and confidently both within the business and externally with customers.
The ability to integrate into multiple teams and projects and become familiar with different company procedures.
The ability to work independently to provide creative solutions to problems.
The ability to work efficiently, accurately, and consistently to a high standard.
Competence with basic engineering tool-sets: MS Office, CAD, FEA
Required Qualification
BEng/MEng Engineering Degree (or equivalent)
Applicant Pre-Requisites
Clear DBS Check
UK Passport Holder
Benefits
Gym and Spa Membership
Team building
Membership to the Royal Aeronautical Society
Access to exclusive events
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee profit-sharing scheme
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