Advanced Fuel Engineer in Bristol

We are seeking talented engineers to join our Airbus Protect team, in Filton, UK. The role involves:

• Supporting the customer’s Systems Engineers and Signatories in the development of System-Level Architecture, Sub-Systems and Equipment.
• Performing roles that require internal interfacing with Engineers, Certification Specialists and Procurement, and external interface roles such as supplier and vendor management.
• Leading and supporting the management and completion of deliverables to the customer, to meet the project milestones as per the Systems Development Process and Project lifecycle.
• Supporting and leading Project Management activities in the support of meeting deliverable targets to the customer.
• Supporting phase reviews and Validation and Verification activities, ensuring activity meets safety and technical needs.
• Managing and coordinating the aircraft systems input to Design Reviews including Process Assurance.
• Authoring technical reports, including design drivers, architectures, and test results.
• Working within the R&T phase of the development life cycle, development of system/equipment requirement specifications.
• Supporting the development of the Certification standards, as well as the new system architectures and equipment for a future aircraft.

As part of an engineering consultancy, as required, support onboarding of new customers, such as bid work, and support to Airbus Protect’s wider work portfolio in the Sustainability domain.

Experience required:

• You hold an Engineering degree relevant to aviation system design (e.g. Thermo-fluid/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls).
• Experienced Engineer with 5 years of experience minimum.
• Experience in aircraft systems design activities, including Fluid Mechanics or Control & Indication perimeters.
• Experience in Aircraft Fuel, Hydraulic or Landing Gear Systems is desirable.
• Experience in systems based engineering including requirements management and Validation & Verification all the way through to certification.
• Track record of leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and staff members.
• Experience in liquid hydrogen or Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and their applications in aviation is desirable.
• Experience of requirement management, including use of DOORS is desirable.
• Experience of Project Management is desirable.

We need someone who has/is:

• A team player, keen to share their knowledge and work collaboratively within a fairly small team.
• Customer centric and able to build relationships in a matrix environment.
• Very good communication and negotiation skills.
• Autonomous, curious, proactive, rigorous, with great attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently for different customers.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

What’s in it for you:

• A close and caring management.
• A pipeline of innovative projects.
• A community of recognised experts.
• Great career paths and training opportunities.
• Great benefits: 25 days holiday, Hybrid working, Flexi time, Option to purchase holidays, Generous pension scheme, Eligibility to a Company profit sharing scheme, Share options, Access to a benefits platform offering car leasing, family health plans, dental plan, shopping discounts and much more.

Airbus Protect brings together experts in risk analysis and management in the fields of safety, cybersecurity and sustainability. We deliver expertise to our own group, Airbus, for whom we act as a privileged partner, but also to external clients. With over 1,800 experienced professionals based in France, UK and Germany, we service large-scale contracts with companies such as critical infrastructures (CNI), other industries and public institutions. Our positioning and strategy enable us to meet the highest standards of the market and to meet the challenges of tomorrow as a team.

Airbus Protect is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.