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Fluid Mechanical Design & Test Engineer

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The role involves designing, building, and testing fluid mechanical laboratory test means for aircraft fuel systems, requiring hands-on testing and advanced data analysis.
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Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION:  Filton

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, This may include Days, Double-days and Nightshift. Due to site ramp up there are currently multiple positions available across these shifts with differing shift premiums, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday 

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance, wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation 

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

 About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity awaits a Fluid Mechanical Design & Test Engineer to join the Airbus Flight and Integration Test Centre in Filton.

You will be a key player in the development of Fuel Fluid-Mechanical Laboratory Test Means—responsible for the design, build, and maintenance of cutting-edge ground-based laboratory test means that ensure the safety and performance of Airbus aircraft fuel systems across all programs. This is a cradle-to-grave engineering role that combines hands-on testing, conceptual design, and advanced data analysis.

 Our Culture: We are a product-focused organization driven by Kindness, Trust, Open-mindedness, Positivity, & Solidarity (KTOPS). If you align with these values and seek continuous challenge and innovation, we encourage you to apply!

 What You Will Do (Core Activities)

1. Design & Build 

Lead the preparation, design, integration, and build of new fluid mechanical lab test means.

Collaborate with and drive external suppliers to support all build and maintenance activities.

Drive the evaluation and development of new technologies, such as test automation and digital platforms, to innovate lab test means.

2. Testing & Analysis 

Prepare test procedures and conduct hands-on testing on high-pressure fluid systems.

Operate and maintain data logging/acquisition equipment and measurement calibration (and validate data collected).

Perform system test data analysis using a digital mindset (e.g., big data/smart data analytics).

Produce timely and high-quality Laboratory Test Reports.

Act as the Technical Focal Point for assigned test campaigns.

Maintain accurate Test Rig and A/C System configuration control records throughout the test campaigns.

3. Strategy & Support 

Contribute to the long-term sub-domain strategy and technology roadmap.

Provide reactive customer support to solve electrical/mechanical/software issues on test benches.

Ensure legacy test means maintain a high level of availability through maintenance and obsolescence management.

What You Will Bring (Essential Skills)

  • Education: HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or an Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Experience: Past experience working in a test laboratory environment.

  • Technical Expertise:

  • Practical experience with systems testing techniques.

  • Experience working with Large, High Pressure, Fluid Mechanical Systems (e.g.  hydraulics, pneumatics, high-flow pumps, etc).

  • Familiarity with Hydro-Mechanical instrumentation and Data Logging/Acquisition.

  • Soft Skills: Proven ability in Technical Report writing/reviewing, and a proactive ability to influence and work effectively across transnational teams.


 Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)

  • Familiarity with Airbus aircraft fuel system operating principles.

  • Experience in test activity planning and test rig parts/equipment Configuration Management.

  • Knowledge of Requirements Based Engineering or project management principles.

How we can support you.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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