Testia Ltd - Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Access to discount shipping platform

Job summary

Airbus in Filton, United Kingdom is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves designing test rigs, performing detailed stress analyses and leading external manufacturing and assembly within the test centre perimeter.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree, is fluent in English, proficient in CATIA V5 and 3DXperience, and can manage suppliers and risks in a structured, independent way.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).
• 3D design of complex engineering structures using CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience.
• Stress calculation and verification (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).
• Experience with supplier management or selection (optional).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Independent and structured way of working.
• Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design test rig concepts focusing on time, cost, and quality.
• Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.
• Perform detailed stress analyses.
• Lead work packages for external manufacturing and design to manufacture within the test centre perimeter.
• Coordinate interfaces for electrical, measurement and data systems.
• Interface with other Airbus units and external test customers.
• Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.
• Ensure drawings and 3D data are controlled.
• Manage risks and opportunities with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent working

Teamwork

Structured approach

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or related field (Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics)

Tools

CATIA V5

3DXperience

FEM sizing tool

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

Duties

• 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: 16th November 2026

Interviews: From w/c 23rd November 2026 Start date: January 2027

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

Company: Testia Limited Contract Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Materials & Processes

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.

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