Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is seeking a Professional with strong mechanical engineering foundations to lead the design and build of fluid mechanical lab test benches at Filton. You will contribute across the entire test lifecycle, from design through commissioning, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to enable advanced, high‑pressure systems testing.

The role demands hands‑on lab experience, knowledge of instrumentation and data logging, and the ability to manage test rigs and procedures

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or an apprenticeship completed.
• Hands-on experience in a test laboratory environment.
• Experience testing large, high‑pressure fluid mechanical systems (hydraulics/pneumatics).
• Knowledge of hydro‑mechanical instrumentation and data logging systems.
• Understanding test rig parts configuration management and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and build of new fluid mechanical lab test benches to advance facility capabilities.
• Partner with external suppliers to support builds and introduce digital platforms and test automation.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and conduct hands-on testing on large, high‑pressure systems.
• Operate data logging equipment, validate instrumentation calibration, and perform system data analysis.
• Address cross‑functional issues and help shape long‑term sub‑domain strategy.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on test lab experience

High‑pressure fluid systems testing

Hydro‑mechanical instrumentation

Data logging & instrumentation

Test rig configuration management

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Data logging equipment

Instrumentation calibration

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 and international

LOCATION: Filton

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, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan 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) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

Join an innovative aerospace testing team at the forefront of aircraft development. You will work on cutting-edge, high-pressure fluid systems, supporting next-generation platforms like Airbus fuel and landing gear systems and working in a dynamic, transnational environment that turns complex mechanical engineering into real-world flight capabilities.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Lead the preparation, design, integration, and build of new fluid mechanical lab test benches to advance facility capabilities.
• Partner with external suppliers to support builds while introducing digital platforms and test automation technologies.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and conduct hands‑on testing on large, high‑pressure fluid mechanical systems.
• Operate data logging equipment, validate instrumentation calibration, and perform system data analysis using smart data analytics.
• Solve cross‑functional (electrical/mechanical/software) issues, manage asset obsolescence, and shape the long‑term sub‑domain strategy.

ABOUT YOU

• HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or a completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Significant background working hands‑on within a test laboratory environment.
• Direct experience testing large, high‑pressure fluid mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics, high‑flow pumps).
• Proven experience with hydro‑mechanical instrumentation and data logging/acquisition systems.
• Practical knowledge of test rig parts configuration management and commissioning procedures.

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 under the Equality Act 2010 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 your application will be considered accordingly.

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

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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