Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - Aerospace Lab & Testing

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

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