Aerospace Structures Test Rig Design & Stress Engineer

Airbus; Filton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Access to discount shipping platform

Job summary

Airbus in Filton, United Kingdom is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves designing test rigs, performing detailed stress analyses and leading external manufacturing and assembly within the test centre perimeter.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree, is fluent in English, proficient in CATIA V5 and 3DXperience, and can manage suppliers and risks in a structured, independent way.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• 3D design of complex engineering structures using CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience.
• Stress calculation and verification (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
• Experience with supplier management or selection (optional).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Independent and structured way of working.
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design test rig concepts focusing on time, cost, and quality.
• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
• Perform detailed stress analyses.
• Lead work packages for external manufacturing and design to manufacture within the test centre perimeter.
• Coordinate interfaces for electrical, measurement and data systems.
• Interface with other Airbus units and external test customers.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure drawings and 3D data are controlled.
• Manage risks and opportunities with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent working

Teamwork

Structured approach

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or related field (Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics)

Tools

CATIA V5

3DXperience

FEM sizing tool

Job description

Airbus in Filton, United Kingdom is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves designing test rigs, performing detailed stress analyses and leading external manufacturing and assembly within the test centre perimeter.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree, is fluent in English, proficient in CATIA V5 and 3DXperience, and can manage suppliers and risks in a structured, independent way.