Senior Design Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead design solutions and support aircraft from concept to service. With a focus on technical development and continuous improvement, the ideal candidate will possess strong structural design leadership and relevant industry experience. Flexible working options are available, along with extensive personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in structural design processes.
• Knowledge of composite materials beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of Aerospace Configuration Management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create design solutions and technical studies to support aircraft.
• Support initiatives for team efficiency improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and develop design engineers.

Skills

Structural Design Process Leadership

Knowledge of composite materials

Experience with design toolsets (CATIA V5, etc.)

Industry-recognised design delegation

Understanding of Aerospace Configuration Management

Job description

Overview

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 internationally. Location: Filton, Bristol (60% office-based). 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, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible hours around core times, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University 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 (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. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. What's your next change?

We are a team of Structural Engineers who are a mix of Technical Experts and Design Specialists, passionate about finding technical solutions to support Wing structure design. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary design team deployed across Airbus programmes, with opportunities for technical and personal development.

How you will contribute to the team

• Creating design solutions, technical studies and investigations to ensure delivery of technical solutions from initial concept design through to supporting aircraft in service, in line with design methods and requirements
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through methods, processes and capability improvements
• Technical leadership and people development of internal and external designers within the team. You will support the development of design engineers and ensure opportunities are progressed

About you

• Proven Structural Design Process Leadership
• Knowledge of composite materials would be beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of design toolsets (e.g., CATIA V5, ICC, ECM, Sollings & PASS)
• Industry-recognised design signatory delegation (e.g., Design Approval or Authorisation) is essential
• Understanding of Aerospace Configuration Management

Not a 100% match? Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please discuss the flexibility you need at interview and we'll do our best to accommodate your request. If you need adjustments for the selection process, please talk to your Talent Acquisition Partner at invitation to interview. Any information disclosed will be treated in confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant with a disability or long-term condition who meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt in, select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We will never ask for any monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. If you encounter impersonation, report to [e-mail].

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration