https://jobs.co.uk/job/performance-and-aerodynamics-engineer-matchtech--d82988a4-c4f9-4165-8a27-89b81fff0f5b RSS feed for Performance and Aerodynamics Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:36:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/performance-and-aerodynamics-engineer-matchtech--d82988a4-c4f9-4165-8a27-89b81fff0f5b https://jobs.co.uk/job/performance-and-aerodynamics-engineer-matchtech--d82988a4-c4f9-4165-8a27-89b81fff0f5b Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:52:54 GMT Location: London | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Are you an experienced aerodynamicist or flight performance engineer looking to play a defining role in the development of a next-generation defence capability? We are supporting a well-funded, early-stage aerospace and defence company as they build a senior engineering team to develop an advanced flight vehicle from concept through to flight testing. Backed by committed investment and with a clear programme direction already established, this is a rare opportunity to help shape a product, a company, and an engineering culture from the ground up. Working within a small team of highly experienced engineers, you will have significant influence over technical decisions, direct access to leadership, and the autonomy to solve some of the most challenging aerodynamic and flight performance problems in the defence sector. The Opportunity As the Senior / Principal Performance and Aerodynamics Engineer, you will lead aerodynamic modelling, missile performance analysis, and trajectory simulation activities across the programme lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing aerodynamic databases, running performance and trajectory models, supporting vehicle sizing studies, and helping guid... Permanent