Flight Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct integration testing of ATA 28 (Fuel Systems) and ATA 32 (Landing Gear) aircraft systems as part of an on-site engineering team in Filton.
• Prepare for and support flight test activities, including planning, instrumentation checks, and test execution.
• Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical flight test reports.
• Perform data analysis on test results, including statistical assessments, signal processing, and data visualisation.
• Diagnose issues, support fault-finding efforts, and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering, test operations, and stakeholder teams to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment with shifting priorities.
• Learn and apply new tools, techniques, and methodologies to support evolving test requirements.

Required Experience

• Experience with aircraft systems or aerospace engineering environments.
• Previous involvement in testing, validation, verification, or data-driven engineering work.
• Hands-on experience with technical reporting and analysing engineering datasets.
• Background in diagnostic or fault-finding activities.
• Exposure to flight test, system integration testing, or similar environments (advantageous but not mandatory).

Required Skills

• Solid understanding of aircraft systems; familiarity with ATA 28/32 preferred but not essential.
• Capacity to learn new processes and in-house developed tools
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced Excel skills for data handling and analysis.
• Proficient technical report writing with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience in statistics, Fourier transforms, and plotting.
• Proficiency in Python or programming language for data processing and automation is a plus.

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