Job Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

As a Performance Dynamics Engineer, you will play a key role in the analysis, simulation, and optimisation of landing gear systems throughout the product development lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing computational models, conducting dynamic performance assessments, and supporting the validation of engineering solutions through simulation and testing activities.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, you will collaborate closely with design, stress, test, and systems engineering teams to ensure technical excellence, programme delivery, and compliance with customer requirements.

• Location: Gloucester, UK
• On Site: Hybrid (3x onsite)
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop computational models and perform dynamic simulations of landing gear systems.
• Calculate static and dynamic loads to support design and certification activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and frequency response analyses.
• Perform stability, shimmy, modal, vibration, and failure case analyses.
• Correlate, validate, and maintain simulation models against test data and operational performance.
• Define and validate performance and dynamics requirements for landing gear systems.
• Prepare simulation plans, analysis methodologies, and pass/fail acceptance criteria.
• Optimise engineering solutions in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Define test requirements and support the analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Ensure all engineering activities are delivered in line with programme schedules, quality standards, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in dynamics, performance analysis, simulation, or mechanical systems engineering within a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with MSC ADAMS is mandatory.
• Experience developing, analysing, and validating engineering models and simulations.
• Knowledge of dynamic behaviour, system performance, load analysis, and engineering validation methodologies.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, AMESim, or equivalent simulation software.
• Ability to interpret complex technical data and provide practical engineering recommendations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within the aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, or other complex engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of landing gear systems or other safety-critical mechanical systems.
• Experience supporting testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Understanding of system integration and requirements management.
• Familiarity with industry standards, certification processes, and engineering best practices.
• Experience working in a customer-facing engineering consultancy environment.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.