Control Systems Engineer – Structural Test & Data

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Discount shipping platform

Job summary

Testia Limited in Filton (Bristol) is seeking a Test Technology - Control Systems engineer for full-time, permanent work. You will design and set up control and data acquisition systems, hydraulic loading, and perform structural tests across the test pyramid, working with a cross-functional team.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree, strong project delivery experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in mechanical engineering or related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Systems, Physics).
• Extensive experience in project management and delivering projects to time, cost, quality.
• One of the following disciplines: aeronautical structures, control systems, structural testing.
• Experience in structures, materials or systems testing would be an advantage.
• Experience or interest in Digital topics / Hybrid Testing & Simulation
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Independent and structured way of working
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility

Responsibilities

• Work on critical structural tests from level 6 (Material Coupons) to level 2 (Large Structural Assemblies) of the test pyramid and other business critical projects.
• Secure adherence to the Structures Test Process and respect of all transnational processes, methods and tools.
• Design and setup of the control and data acquisition systems of the test
• Design and setup of hydraulic loading systems for test rigs
• Performance of structural tests
• Calibration of equipment
• Full Field Measurement application (Digital Image Correlation, photogrammetry, thermoelastic stress analysis etc)
• Advanced data analytics & correlations including integration with digital toolsets.
• Delivery of one or more technical specialisms - often a healthy mix of hands-on lab and office based work.
• Assistance when required to deliver structural tests.
• Communication and reporting of progress to the test leader/test customers.
• Coordination of all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
• Launch of subcontracting activities following policy; purchasing and goods receipt.
• Participation in the test centre and weekly team meetings.
• Networking & support to build transnational Test Technologies capabilities.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

Team collaboration

Independent working

Flexibility

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Related discipline (Aerospace/Structures/Materials/Systems/Physics)

Job description

Testia Limited in Filton (Bristol) is seeking a Test Technology - Control Systems engineer for full-time, permanent work. You will design and set up control and data acquisition systems, hydraulic loading, and perform structural tests across the test pyramid, working with a cross-functional team.

Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree, strong project delivery experience, and fluency in English.