R&D Engineer I

Parker Aerospace; Almondsbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home adaptability

Professional body membership

Pension and life cover

Car parking on site

Staff restaurant & Starbucks

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking an early‑career R&D Engineer to support Bristol R&D in developing novel fuel gauging and sensing technologies. You will contribute to definitions, verifications, and safety assessments for emerging systems.

The role offers collaboration with cross‑functional teams, documentation work, and participation in design and test reviews within an innovative aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and design information.
• Knowledge of validation and verification processes.
• Proven problem-solving ability and investigative skills.
• Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering for new fuel gauging and sensing technologies.
• Develop and maintain requirements databases for fuel gauging systems.
• Create, update, and maintain test plans and test procedures.
• Support verification and validation activities per project requirements.
• Conduct system analyses including FHA, PSSA and FMEA.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance product development.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to reviews and meetings.

Skills

Interpret complex drawings

Validation & Verification

Analytical problem solving

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Due to the nature of the work and access to classified information, candidates must be UK/EU nationals and be eligible to obtain and maintain the required UK national security clearance and/or EU security clearance, in line with applicable government, security, and export control regulations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Research & Development (R&D) Engineer to support the Fuel Systems Division (FSD) Bristol R&D team in the development of new fuel gauging and sensing technologies. This role will focus on systems engineering activities for novel fuel gauging systems, contributing to the definition, verification, and safety assessment of emerging technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical expertise within an innovative engineering environment and support the delivery of advanced aerospace sensing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering activities for new fuel gauging and sensing technologies
• Develop and maintain requirements databases for novel fuel gauging systems and technologies
• Create, update, and maintain test plans and test procedures
• Support verification and validation activities in line with project requirements
• Conduct system analyses, including Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support product development and technology maturation
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to design reviews, test reviews, and project meetings

Essential skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for this position

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical or scientific subject
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and technical design information
• Knowledge and understanding of validation and verification
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and conduct investigations
• Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Understanding and experience of Cryogenics
• Previous experience with sensor design and sensor networks
• Previous experience with aircraft fuel systems
• Knowledge of specific Aerospace standards, ARP4754, ARP4761 and ARINC611

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• 1 day working from home
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services