Wind Tunnel Test Engineer

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Car leasing option

On-site parking

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is seeking a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer to lead wind tunnel campaigns, develop test plans, and coordinate cross-functional teams at the Filton facility and beyond.

You will join a team responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing techniques, with frequent UK and international travel and a strong emphasis on quality and safety in testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrable knowledge of wind tunnel testing methodologies and data correction.
• Experience in technical project management directing teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and digital proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead wind tunnel test campaigns at Filton and external facilities.
• Synthesize requirements to create test plans, costings, and documentation.
• Coordinate technical specialists and external wind tunnel operators for safe testing.
• Validate aerodynamic results across the testing process and collaborate with the Aerodynamics team.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Wind tunnel testing

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CFD / data correction

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a keen interest in aerodynamics? Are you ready to organise complex technical activities, influence high-profile projects across their full lifecycle, and drive how experimental data fuses with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and flight testing? If so, the Wind Tunnel Technology team wants to hear from you.

The Wind Tunnel Technology team has the privilege of leading all wind tunnel testing activities for Airbus Commercial, running projects at internal facilities in Filton and Bremen, and at other tunnel facilities worldwide, as well as working with external partners. We have a pioneering spirit, and are immensely proud of the products we help to design.

As a Wind Tunnel Test Engineer, you will combine project leadership skills, technical acumen and a mindset for quality to lead and drive wind tunnel tests to successful completion. You will be based at the Filton Low-Speed Wind Tunnel, which has the unique legacy of having tested every aircraft developed on our site, from Concorde to the latest A350 XWB.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Frequent travel within the UK and internationally

LOCATION:

Filton

UK TYPE:

Full time

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Initiate and lead wind tunnel test campaigns at the Filton facility and at external facilities worldwide
• Synthesise technical requirements to create test plans, project costings, and formal documentation (Specifications, Programmes, and Memoranda)
• Coordinate technical specialists and liaise directly with external wind tunnel facility operators to ensure safe and successful test execution
• Validate aerodynamic results throughout the testing process and collaborate seamlessly within our digital environment and wider Aerodynamics team

You must also be willing to travel within and outside the UK, supporting periods of intensive testing at external wind tunnel facilities.

ABOUT YOU

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent professional background in applied aerodynamics
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of wind tunnel testing methodologies, experimental hardware, and associated data correction techniques
• Experience in technical project management, with an ability to lead teams and manage stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and digital proficiency

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, various optional salary sacrifice benefits, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan 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 (including 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)

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

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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

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Flight & Space Physics

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