Landing Gear Engineer

Guidant Global; Filton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Possible extension

Filton site

Job summary

Guidant Global is recruiting five Landing Gear Engineers (LGERS & LGMS) to join Airbus at Filton on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of an extension. This hands-on role requires delivering on-time, on-quality and on-cost engineering tasks within Landing Gear projects, collaborating with Senior Engineers, Specialists and Engineering Leaders at Filton.

You will define technical requirements, perform analyses, verify and validate strategies, and produce high-quality documentation to support

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Fluency in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering tasks on-time, on-quality and on-cost.
• Define technical requirements and carry out analyses.
• Review planning and report progress to Engineering Leaders.
• Develop verification and validation strategies and evidence.
• Prepare technical documentation for design reviews.

Skills

Aircraft systems knowledge

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Systems Engineering experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Landing Gear Engineer (LGERS & LGMS)

Location: Filton

Rate: £37.38 per hour (PAYE) / £50 per hour (Umbrella)

Hours: 35 hours per week, working 4.5 days between 7am and 7pm (hours agreed at business discretion)

Positions available: 5

Help shape the future of flight

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and seeing your work make a real difference? Guidant Global is recruiting five Landing Gear Engineers (LGERS & LGMS) to join Airbus at Filton on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of engineering tasks within Landing Gear projects and missions. You will be trusted to deliver on time, to the right quality and within cost, while working alongside experienced Senior Engineers, Specialists and Engineering Leaders.

What you will be doing

• Delivering engineering tasks within your assigned projects and missions, and taking personal responsibility for on-time, on-quality and on-cost technical solutions
• Defining technical requirements, carrying out technical analyses and writing plans and accomplishment summaries for approval by Senior Engineers and Specialists
• Reviewing and validating task planning, and keeping Engineering Leaders updated with regular progress reports
• Carrying out verification and validation (V&V) strategies, test definition and technical analyses for your scope
• Producing high-quality V&V evidence and reports, making sure they meet all applicable requirements before they go for review
• Investigating and resolving technical issues found during development or in-service operation, and developing robust, well-substantiated solutions
• Working closely with Senior Engineers, Specialists and Engineering Leaders to gain support, agreement and alignment
• Supporting fellow engineers through knowledge sharing and team development
• Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers
• Preparing technical documentation, including reports, specifications and presentations, to support project milestones and design reviews

What you will deliver

• Reviewed and approved technical documentation, including specifications, reports and V&V evidence

What we are looking for

• 2-5 years of professional experience
• A degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
• Knowledge and understanding of aircraft systems
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in technical challenges
• Systems Engineering experience is preferred

Security clearance

This role requires BPSS+ clearance, which is completed by Airbus Security.

What's on offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £37.38 per hour (PAYE) or £50 per hour (Umbrella)
• A 6-month contract with the strong possibility of an extension
• The chance to work on Landing Gear projects alongside experienced engineering professionals at Filton

Guidant Global is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or background.