https://jobs.co.uk/job/flight-performance-engineer-copello--62d479ed-07a0-40bc-a6d7-5e0dbf61326d RSS feed for Flight Performance Engineer at Copello. en-gb Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:30:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/flight-performance-engineer-copello--62d479ed-07a0-40bc-a6d7-5e0dbf61326d https://jobs.co.uk/job/flight-performance-engineer-copello--62d479ed-07a0-40bc-a6d7-5e0dbf61326d Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:54:03 GMT Location: Bristol | Salary: 50000.00-50000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Flight Performance Engineer- Bristol (Hybrid)- 50,000- 60,000 We''re looking for a Flight Performance Engineer to support the performance characterisation, modelling, and validation of fixed wing UAV platforms. You''ll work at the intersection of aerodynamics, propulsion, and mission planning, translating flight test data and simulation into performance specifications that guide aircraft design decisions. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain aircraft performance models Assess and define aircraft flight envelopes based on stability, control authority, and structural constraints Conduct trade studies on key aircraft performance characteristics Design flight test plans and analyse telemetry data to validate aircraft performance Collaborate with aerodynamics, structures, avionics, and systems engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle Build and refine 6-DOF or point-mass simulations to predict mission performance under varying environmental conditions Evaluate control system performance and autopilot tuning from a flight dynamics perspective, in collaboration with GNC/avionics teams Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend design or operational improvements Generat... Permanent