Cadence

Lead Software Engineer (Computational Aeroelasticity)

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerCadence
  • LocationUnited Kingdom
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Computational Aeroelasticity)

Location: Nottingham or London, United Kingdom

Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

Job Overview

Join Cadence to develop advanced aeroelastic analysis capabilities for our commercial engineering software. This role brings together aeroelasticity, structural dynamics and scientific software development. You will translate engineering methods into robust, practical simulation tools.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate methods for aeroelastic analysis, including flutter, gust response, and aerodynamic-structural coupling.
  • Implement numerical methods in production-quality scientific software.
  • Apply finite element models, modal methods, and structural dynamics formulations to aeroelastic problems.
  • Develop automated tests and take part in software verification and validation.
  • Collaborate with aerospace engineers and software development teams.
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Job Qualifications:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • MSc, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Computational Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong foundation in aeroelasticity and structural dynamics.
  • Experience developing scientific or engineering software using C++, Fortran, Python, or a similar programming language.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Experience in one or more of the following is beneficial but not required:

  • Flutter, gust response, aeroservoelasticity, or dynamic aeroelasticity.
  • Panel methods, Doublet Lattice Method (DLM), Vortex Lattice Method (VLM), or generalized aerodynamic forces.
  • Finite element methods, modal analysis, vibration, or dynamic response.
  • Reduced-order modeling, nonlinear aeroelasticity, or aerothermoelasticity.
  • Aerospace simulation tools such as MSC Nastran, ZAERO, Abaqus, or equivalent.

Additional Information:

  • Team: you will collaborate with aerospace engineers and software development teams.
  • Languages and tools: C++, Fortran, Python or similar, plus the simulation tools

Check what we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday per year
  • Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy
  • 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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