Who we are:

Alten, a leading engineering and technology consultancy, provides support for its clients in the fields of innovation, R&D and IT systems in over 28 countries. Made up 34 000 engineers, Alten provides engineering support in Aerospace, Ground Transportation, Defence, Energy, IT, Life Science & Financial Services.

Due to ongoing expansion, Alten Ltd is looking for a Flight Control Engineer to join our team in Boscombe Down within the Defence sector. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-growing company with strong core values of Excellence, Accountability, Integrity and Service.

Your new role:

As a Flight Control Engineer, you will be one of our quality consultants performing on one of our major engineering projects in the UK. You will also be contributing to our development and growth within the Defence industry.

As a Flight Control Engineer your main responsibilities will be:

• To perform tests and evaluations of flying qualities and performance of an aircraft.
• To analyse data and draw conclusions to improve the performance of the product
• To suggest technical solutions and modification of the Aerodynamic shape, Flight Control System, Air Data System and Engine Control System.
• To produce Functional Safety follow up

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for Engineering, with a result-oriented and proactive mindset. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on several exciting projects throughout their career with Alten, developing their engineering knowledge as a Job Title and a consultant.

Experience required:

• Experience in Flight Physics (Centre of gravity, Speed, Crosswind, speed…) is highly desirable
• Experience in Flight test, wind tunnel and modelling and simulation
• Knowledge of Fuel system and Air Data System
• Knowledge of A400, Typhoon and DOORS

Qualifications required:

Degree in a relevant engineering disciple with demonstrable experience.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary in line with level of experience
• A chance to work on the many of most exciting engineering projects and technologies
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits

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