Lead Aerodynamicist

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need 8–10 years of post-graduate experience in aerodynamics within industry or research.
• We require a degree (BSc, MEng or MSc) in a STEM subject.
• A PhD or equivalent aeronautical research experience is desirable.
• We are looking for expertise in one or two of the following areas: Flight Control Law Development, Flight Mechanics, Stability & Control, CFD, Air Vehicle Performance, Configuration Aerodynamic Design, Propulsion Integration, Aerostructures, Air Data Systems, Aerodynamic Methods Development, Stores Release & Jettison, Near Field Acoustics & Vibration.
• We need strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Clearance requirements include BPSS and Full SC, with ITAR restrictions applying.

Responsibilities:

• We provide aerodynamic support across a range of Air Sector programmes.
• We lead aerodynamic research, design, computational analysis and testing.
• We support flight clearance activities.
• We contribute to aerodynamic toolset development and digital transformation.
• We collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• We ensure compliance with engineering governance and SHE standards.

Technologies:

• Support

More:

We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Aerodynamicist to join our Flight Sciences Engineering team on a 12-month contract based in Warton, Lancashire. This is a full-time, on-site role with 37 hours per week, typically requiring four days on site from Monday to Thursday. The position offers an hourly rate of £47.41 PAYE or £63.96 umbrella, and it sits inside IR35. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes within a collaborative engineering environment.

last updated 31 week of 2026