Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer in Bristol. This full-time permanent position involves responsibilities such as performing stress analysis and leading manufacturing work packages. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering, experience in aeronautical structures design, and proficiency in CATIA V5 or similar tools. The role promotes flexible working hours and offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Access to discount shipping platform

Qualifications

• Experience in design of high precision structural engineering projects.
• Ability to perform hand calculations and FEM sizing.
• Experience in managing suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
• Lead work packages for external manufacturing.
• Coordinate all internal and external contributors.

Skills

Design of aeronautical structures

3D Design of complex engineering structures (CATIA V5)

Stress calculation and checking

Fluent in English

Independent and structured way of working

Ability to work in a team

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

FEM sizing tool

3DXperience

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for:

Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer

Location: Filton, Bristol

Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
• Perform detailed stress analysis activities.
• Lead work packages for external manufacturing and design to manufacture activities within the test centre perimeter.
• Integrate electrical, measurement and data system installation requirements.
• Work with and be the key interface to other Airbus business units & external test customers.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.
• Provide specimen interface drawings.
• Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.
• Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.
• Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.
• Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.
• Participate in the Test Centre and weekly team meetings.

Our Requirements

• Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs).
• 3D Design of complex engineering structures (CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience).
• Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
• Materials testing (optional).
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection (optional).
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Independent and structured way of working.
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time).
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only.
• Access to discount shipping platform.

Contract

End date for applicants: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interviews: From w/c 19th January 2026

Start date: March 2026

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience

Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Testia Limited

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Testing

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