Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and consulting group based in Bristol is seeking a Design Engineer to contribute to structural aircraft component design. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work three days a week, and offers up to £45 per hour. Candidates must have strong experience with composite structures and tools like CPD/FiberSim. Only UK residents may apply.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing composite structures.
• Familiarity with composite design tools like CPD/FiberSim.
• Background in aerospace design, especially structural elements.

Responsibilities

• Design structural aircraft and helicopter components.
• Work from the conceptual phase through detailed design.
• Integrate requirements from various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Designing composite structures

Familiarity with CPD/FiberSim

Aerospace design background

Job description

Job Description

Design Engineer

Hybrid in Bristol (3 days/week)

Up to £45 per hour

OUTSIDE IR35

A Design Engineer is required to work with a global engineering and consulting group specializing in delivering advanced solutions across aerospace, defense, automotive, and rail industries. With a strong presence in over nine countries and known for its expertise in aircraft interiors, cockpit systems, and mobility technologies, it supports sustainable and high-value engineering programs worldwide.

As a Design Engineer, you will have a shared responsibility in the design of structural aircraft and helicopter components, working in all phases of a programme, starting with the conceptual phase and work on the integration of all requirements and input from other engineering disciplines into the conceptual and detailed design.

Requirements:

• Strong experience designing composite structures (lightweight, high-strength materials used in aviation).
• Familiarity with tools that help with composite design (CPD/FiberSim).
• Background in aerospace design, especially structural elements.

Ready to take off in your career? Join a high-performing team where your engineering skills will directly impact the performance and safety of next- aircraft.

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.