At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead critical fuel system testing programmes and ensure safe operations.
- Company: Join Airbus, a world leader in aerospace engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, shift allowance, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with exposure to advanced technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in aerospace while leading innovative testing activities.
- Qualifications: Experience in testing complex fluid systems and leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 38.89 - 38.89 £ per hour.
Location: Filton (100% Onsite)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Alternating Early & Late Shifts)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Pay Rate: £38.89 per hour PAYE | £52.02 per hour Umbrella
Shift Allowance: 20% uplift applicable
Industry: Aerospace Engineering / Testing & Validation
Join Airbus and Lead Critical Fuel System Testing Programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major fuel system testing programme within the Airbus Test Centre. You'll initially work alongside an established Test Lead, gaining a detailed understanding of the test facility, test strategy and procedures before taking ownership of the programme and leading the shift team through critical testing activities.
If you're an experienced engineer with a background in complex fluid systems, laboratory testing or hazardous environments, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within one of the world's most innovative engineering organisations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the shift test team in the preparation and operation of the test bench in accordance with approved test procedures.
- Directing facility operators and fitters throughout testing activities, ensuring procedures are followed correctly.
- Ensuring all HAZOP requirements, risk assessments and facility procedures are fully understood and adhered to.
- Overseeing the set-up and configuration of instrumentation and video recording systems.
- Capturing and validating test data using instrumentation systems.
- Performing fuel sampling and supporting analysis activities when required.
- Contributing to technical reporting and the interpretation of test results.
- Supporting troubleshooting and fault-finding activities across the test rig and associated systems.
- Developing and improving test procedures to support evolving test programme requirements.
- Providing leadership, guidance and technical direction to the wider shift team.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate experience in leading testing activities within complex engineering environments.
Essential Experience
- Experience working within a test laboratory or test facility environment.
- Experience leading or coordinating testing activities and teams.
- Strong understanding of system testing methodologies and techniques.
- Experience working within hazardous or safety-critical environments.
- Experience testing large-scale, high-pressure fluid mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with hydro-mechanical instrumentation installations.
- Experience using data logging and data acquisition systems.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Suitable Backgrounds May Include
- Fluid Mechanical Test Engineer
- Mechanical Test Engineer
- Test Engineer
- Fluid Systems Engineer
- Validation Engineer
- Aerospace Test Engineer
- Oil & Gas Test Engineer
- Process Test Engineer
Candidates from aerospace, aviation, oil & gas, water, chemical processing and other complex industrial sectors are encouraged to apply.
Working Pattern
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern from day one:
- Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:15
- Late Shift: 13:45 - 22:00
- Alternating weekly rotation
- Monday to Friday
- 37.5 hours per week
- 20% shift uplift
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to work with Airbus, one of the world's leading aerospace companies.
- Take ownership of a high-profile fuel system test programme.
- Lead and influence multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Exposure to advanced aerospace testing technologies and facilities.
- Gain valuable experience within a globally recognised engineering environment.
Recruitment Process
- One-stage virtual interview
- Fast-paced selection process with prompt feedback
If you're an experienced test engineer with a passion for fluid systems, leadership and hands-on engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace development while advancing your career with Airbus.
Apply today to become the next Fuel System Test Lead at Airbus Filton.
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