Rig Design & Stress Engineer
Location: Filton, BristolContract: Full‑time, PermanentWorking Pattern: Monday – Friday
The Role
We are seeking a Rig Design & Stress Engineer to join our growing Test Centre team in Filton. This is a newly created role, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high‑precision test rig design and stress analysis activities that directly support aircraft certification and structural testing programmes.
You will work closely with internal Testia teams, Airbus business units, suppliers, and external customers, contributing across the full lifecycle of test means from concept and design through to manufacture, assembly, and acceptance.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver test rig concepts to meet programme requirements for time, cost, and qualityProduce pre‑design 3D studies to support specification releasePerform detailed stress analysis, including hand calculations and FEM sizingDevelop detailed designs and data packs for manufacturingEnsure robust configuration management of drawings and 3D dataProduce specimen interface drawings and ensure interface compliance with loading requirementsLead work packages with external manufacturers and suppliersIntegrate electrical, measurement, and data acquisition system requirementsAct as the key technical interface with Airbus business units and external test customersSupport acceptance, assembly, and commissioning of test mean within the laboratoryCoordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful deliveryIdentify, manage, and mitigate technical risks and opportunitiesParticipate in Test Centre and regular team meetings
What We’re Looking For
Experience in aeronautical structures design or equivalent high‑precision structural engineering (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs)Strong 3D CAD capability using CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperienceExperience with stress calculations and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM tools)Degree‑level education (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics)Fluent in English, written and spokenAble to work independently with a structured, methodical approachStrong team player with resilience and flexibility
What’s On Offer
Flexible working hours with a supportive work‑life balance cultureCompetitive Salary25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leaveCompetitive pension schemeDiscretionary bonus linked to company performancePrivate Medical Insurance (employee cover)Access to a discount shopping platformClear career progression opportunities within the Test Centre and wider Testia organisation
Why Join Testia?
You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of engineers working on cutting‑edge aerospace testing programmes, with direct exposure to Airbus platforms and future technologies. This role offers genuine technical depth, visibility across major programmes, and long‑term development within a respected and growing organisation
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