Test Rig Designer

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Test Rig Designer to join its dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will design innovative test rigs for aircraft components, ensuring compliance with safety standards while collaborating with a talented team. This position offers a blend of on-site and hybrid working options, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare, flexible working hours, and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme with 15% Employer Contribution

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Discounted Gym Memberships

Cycle Schemes

Online Training Resources

Referral Incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in design, preferably in aerospace or similar fields.
• Ability to produce detailed rig design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design test rigs for aircraft components from concept to detailed design.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies in the Test Laboratory.

Skills

CATIA V5

Hydraulic Systems Design

Stress Calculations

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Hydraulic Actuators

Loading Systems

Job description

We have a great opportunity for a Test Rig Designer to work within a strong engineering environment at Leonardo Helicopters. As a Test Rig Designer, you will be responsible for the design of test rigs required for the strength substantiation of aircraft components, from rig concept through to detailed design. The test rigs will range from simple single actuator tests to complex multi-actuator tests with challenging loading constraints.

The Structural Test Laboratory performs critical strength testing of new aircraft designs and modifications necessary for Civil and Military certification, demonstrating the strength and fatigue life of aircraft structures and components.

This role is predominantly site-based with some flexibility for hybrid working.

Please note that the JFF level is 5/6 (Engineering).

Responsibilities:

1. Produce detailed rig design drawings in CATIA V5.
2. Select suitable commercial hydraulic actuators and loading systems for rig design.
3. Provide stress calculations for rig designs to ensure adequate strength margins.
4. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies in the Test Laboratory.
5. Design experience, preferably within aerospace or similar fields.
6. Demonstrate good communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Be IT literate with necessary PC skills.
8. Understand technical drawings.
9. Work flexibly and collaboratively within a team environment.
10. Design hydraulic systems/installations for test rigs.
11. Define and design servo control systems for structural tests.
12. Knowledge of stressing structural and mechanical test rigs.
13. Design mechanical mechanisms and systems for structural testing.

Security Clearance:

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Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a funded benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours tailored to employees and customers' needs. Opportunities for career growth are abundant.

• Flexible working hours with hybrid options.
• Company-funded flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental schemes, and more.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue extra flexi days.
• Up to 15% employer contribution in the pension scheme.
• Employee wellbeing programs, including mental health support and diversity networks.
• Discounted gym memberships, cycle schemes, and extensive online training resources.
• Referral incentives and management-level bonuses.