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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a Structures Test Technologist to join us as part of the Airbus Structures Test organisation in the UK. You will join the team based in the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre, Filton, UK.
The successful candidates will report functionally to the Head of Test Skills - Structures Test Centre UK and operationally to the Test Technologies Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
* Work on critical structural tests from level 6 (Material Coupons) to level 2 (Large Structural Assemblies) of the test pyramid and other business critical projects.
* Secure adherence to the Structures Test Process and respect of all transnational processes, methods and tools.
* Design and set up the control and data acquisition systems of the test.
* Design and set up hydraulic loading systems for test rigs.
* Perform structural tests.
* Calibrate equipment.
* Full field measurement application (Digital Image Correlation, photogrammetry, thermoelastic stress analysis, etc.).
* Advanced data analytics and correlations including integration with digital toolsets.
* Deliver one or more technical specialisms - often a healthy mix of hands‑on lab and office based work.
* Assist when required to deliver structural tests.
* Communicate and report progress to the test leader / test customers.
* Coordinate all internal and external contributors / stakeholders / suppliers.
* Launch subcontracting activities following policy; purchasing and goods receipt.
* Participate in the test centre and weekly team meetings.
* Network and support to build transnational Test Technologies capabilities.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Systems, Physics).
* Extensive experience in project management and delivery of projects to time, cost and quality.
* Experience in one of the following disciplines: aeronautical structures, control systems, structural testing.
* Experience in structures, materials or systems testing would be an advantage.
* Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage.
* Experience or interest in digital topics / hybrid testing & simulation.
* English at negotiation level. Other languages would be a plus.
* Control Systems Design, Maintenance and Operation.
* Hydraulics System Design and Operation.
* Operation of both standard test machines and bespoke test rigs.
* Data acquisition.
* Wide knowledge and innovative approach to conventional and emerging methods of applying loads and deflections.
* Knowledge of load cells and other measurement devices.
Desirable Skills
* Advanced measurement, analytics & correlation.
* Metrology.
* Hybrid testing (Physical‑Virtual Test Integration).
* Hydrogen/Cryogenic Testing.
* I.T. networks and IP configuration.
* Software skills in MOOG FCS, MTS Flextest, ZWICK TestExpert, HBK Catman enterprise, Zeiss, Photron, Intellifast.
Benefits and Working Conditions
* Financial reward: competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
* Work / Life balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday.
* Personal development: personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
* Health & wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.
* Family and caregiving: life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site.
* Inclusive environment: wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).
Additional Information
* Security clearance: subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
* Travel: occasional travel within UK and internationally.
* Location: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based).
* Type: Full time.
How we can support you
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Airbus 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.
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