V06198 - Lead Aerodynamicist

Lead AerodynamicistLocation: Warton, LancashireContract: 12 MonthsHours: 37 hours per week | Full-time, On-site (4 days per week, Mon–Thurs preferred)Rate: £47.41 PAYE or £63.96 Umbrella (Inside IR35)Clearance: BPSS & Full SC (ITAR restrictions apply)The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Aerodynamicist to join BAE Systems' Flight Sciences Engineering team on a 12-month contract. This senior role will provide specialist aerodynamic expertise across current and future Air programmes, supporting the design, analysis, testing and flight clearance of complex air vehicles.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Provide aerodynamic support across a range of Air Sector programmes.
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• Lead aerodynamic research, design, computational analysis and testing.
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• Support flight clearance activities.
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• Contribute to aerodynamic toolset development and digital transformation.
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• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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• Ensure compliance with engineering governance and SHE standards.
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Specialist Knowledge Candidates should have expertise in one (or two) of the following:\n

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• Flight Control Law Development
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• Flight Mechanics, Stability & Control
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• CFD
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• Air Vehicle Performance
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• Configuration Aerodynamic Design
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• Propulsion Integration
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• Aerostructures
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• Air Data Systems
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• Aerodynamic Methods Development
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• Stores Release & Jettison
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• Near Field Acoustics & Vibration
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About You\n

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• 8–10 years' post-graduate experience in aerodynamics within industry or research.
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• Degree (BSc/MEng/MSc) in a STEM subject.
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• PhD or equivalent aeronautical research experience is desirable.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes within a collaborative engineering environment at BAE Systems.