Electrical Design Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Test Centre in Filton, Bristol. This role involves providing design solutions for Fuel and Landing Gear systems, contributing to decarbonisation efforts in aviation. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working arrangements

Bupa health insurance

Discounted family health insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site canteen

Lunchtime yoga/meditation

Qualifications

• Skilled in Electrical Design Tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCAD).
• Understanding of Electrical Design Principles and Electrical Systems.
• Experience in Testing Principles and Instrumentation Definition.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design solutions and electrical schematics.
• Specify instrumentation for various measurements.
• Work on large scale electrical design projects.

Skills

Electrical Design Tools

Electrical Design Principles

Testing Principles

Instrumentation Definition and Design

Avionic Data Busses

Avionic Hardware Interfaces

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

KiCAD

Job description

Job Description:

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

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Filton, Bristol (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

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, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, 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 (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), 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 parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site

Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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?

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Filton. You will join the prestigious Test Centre and will contribute to the development and maintenance of the Fuel and Landing Gear test means. There are a variety of different test means on site (standalone, integration and landing gear zero means), typically used for the validation and certification of new avionics and system functions for Fuel and Landing Gear Systems. This transnational team are also at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts for aviation being involved with both the exploration of LH2 and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel).

If successful, you would join an inclusive team, adhering to the Test Centre Values, KTOPS - Kindness, Trust, Open-mindedness, be Positive and Solidarity. If you identify with these values, the team would love you to join them!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Provide architectural design solutions / electrical components and electrical schematics.

• Specify instrumentation for a range of different measurements (Pressure, Flow, Voltage, Current, etc), any signal conditioning needs for the instrumentation and the power supply requirements.

• Work on large scale electrical design projects, delivering a complete test rig as part of a wider team.

• Provide technical support and solutions to all in-service test benches, performing investigations and diagnostics to remedy in-service electrical issues.

• Design, test, and verify modifications, updating existing technical documentation and delivering new technical documentation for a modification.

ABOUT YOU

• Skilled in Electrical Design Tools (Auto CAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCAD).

• Understanding of Electrical Design Principles and Electrical Systems.

• Experience and understanding of Testing Principles and Instrumentation Definition and Design.

• Knowledge of Avionic Data Busses (A429, CAN, AFDX).

• Knowledge of avionic hardware interfaces (discretes, analogues).

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at 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.

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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