Flight Test Engineer

Akkodis; Filton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis in Filton is seeking an on-site flight test engineer to conduct integration testing of ATA 28 and ATA 32 aircraft systems, and to support flight test activities with instrumentation checks and test execution.

You will produce clear, structured flight test reports and perform data analysis, including statistics, Fourier transforms, and data visualization, using Python for automation where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft systems or aerospace engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience with reporting and analysing engineering datasets.
• Background in diagnostic or fault-finding activities.
• Exposure to flight test or system integration testing is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integration testing of ATA 28 (Fuel Systems) and ATA 32 (Landing Gear) aircraft systems as part of an on-site engineering team in Filton.
• Prepare for and support flight test activities, including planning, instrumentation checks, and test execution.
• Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical flight test reports.
• Perform data analysis on test results, including statistical assessments, signal processing, and data visualisation.
• Diagnose issues, support fault-finding efforts, and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering, test operations, and stakeholder teams to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment with shifting priorities.
• Learn and apply new tools, techniques, and methodologies to support evolving test requirements.

Skills

Aircraft systems

Aerospace engineering

Data analysis

Excel

Technical report writing

Statistics

Fourier transforms

Python

Job description

• Conduct integration testing of ATA 28 (Fuel Systems) and ATA 32 (Landing Gear) aircraft systems as part of an on-site engineering team in Filton.
• Prepare for and support flight test activities, including planning, instrumentation checks, and test execution.
• Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical flight test reports.
• Perform data analysis on test results, including statistical assessments, signal processing, and data visualisation.
• Diagnose issues, support fault-finding efforts, and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering, test operations, and stakeholder teams to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment with shifting priorities.
• Learn and apply new tools, techniques, and methodologies to support evolving test requirements.

Required Experience

• Experience with aircraft systems or aerospace engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience with technical reporting and analysing engineering datasets.
• Background in diagnostic or fault-finding activities.
• Exposure to flight test, system integration testing, or similar environments (advantageous but not mandatory).

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of aircraft systems; familiarity with ATA 28/32 preferred but not essential.
• Capacity to learn new processes and in-house developed tools
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills for data handling and analysis.
• Proficient technical report writing with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in statistics, Fourier transforms, and plotting.
• Proficiency in Python or programming language for data processing and automation is a plus.