Senior Fuel Systems Engineer in Bristol

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

Responsibilities

• Support the customer’s Systems Engineers and Signatories in the development of System‑Level Architecture, Sub‑Systems and Equipment.
• Perform roles that require internal interfacing with Engineers, Certification Specialists and Procurement, and external interface roles such as supplier and vendor management.
• Lead and support the management and completion of deliverables to the customer, to meet the project milestones as per the Systems Development Process and Project lifecycle.
• Support and Lead Project Management activities in the support of meeting deliverable targets to the customer.
• Support 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&D phase of the development life cycle, development of system / equipment requirement specifications.
• Support the development of the Certification standards, as well as the new system architectures and equipment for a future aircraft.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• You hold an Engineering degree relevant to aviation system design (e.g., Thermo‑fluid/Mechanical/Electrical/Controls).
• Experienced Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 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.

Key Attributes

• Team player, keen to share 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).

Benefits & Opportunities

• A close and caring management.
• A pipeline of innovative projects.
• A community of recognised experts.
• Great career paths and training opportunities.

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.

Contract Details

• Company: Airbus Protect Limited
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Sub‑system development

Integrity and Compliance

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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EEO Statement

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