Lead Fluid Systems Development Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Bristol seeks an experienced engineer to design and integrate complex fluid systems. The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and experience in R&D environments. Responsibilities include delivering engineering packages, supporting builds, and collaborating with control systems engineers. This position offers opportunities in advanced technology development.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing fluid mechanical systems in an R&D or prototype environment.
• Practical understanding of pipework design and component selection.
• Experience supporting physical system builds or hardware commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering work packages for the design of complex fluid systems.
• Support the physical build and commissioning of systems.
• Work closely with Electrical and Control Systems Engineers to integrate components.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fluid Systems Design

Instrumentation Knowledge

R&D Experience

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

National Instruments

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration – Deliver engineering work packages for the design and integration of complex fluid systems and development rigs.
• Produce and manage key design artefacts including schematics, P&IDs, system architectures, layouts, and component specifications.
• Conduct flow and pressure-drop calculations, thermal assessments, and component sizing as required.
• Build & Commissioning Support – Support the physical build, installation, and commissioning of systems in collaboration with technicians, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure systems are developed and commissioned safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Instrumentation Controls Collaboration – Work closely with Electrical and Control Systems Engineers to integrate instrumentation, valves, sensors, heaters, and data acquisition/control hardware.
• Ensure the design allows for effective measurement, control, and test capability.

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience designing and developing fluid mechanical systems in an R&D or prototype environment.
• Practical understanding of pipework design, fittings, flow/pressure/thermal effects, and component selection.
• Familiarity with pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical measurement devices, and their integration.
• Competence producing P&IDs, schematics, mechanical layouts, and associated design documentation.
• Experience supporting physical system builds, rig assembly, or hardware commissioning.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems (e.g. National Instruments, LabVIEW, MATLAB).

Company Overview

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering design, simulation, build, and consultancy services supporting complex and novel system development across Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment, and Chemical Process industries. We deliver end-to-end engineering support – from concept and system architecture through to detailed design, build, and validation – for some of the most advanced technology development programmes in the UK and internationally.

EEO Statement

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)