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.
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 and calibrate equipment.
* Apply full‑field measurement techniques (Digital Image Correlation, photogrammetry, thermoelastic stress analysis, etc.).
* Conduct advanced data analytics and correlations, including integration with digital toolsets.
* Deliver one or more technical specialisations – a mix of hands‑on lab and office‑based work.
* Assist when required to deliver structural tests.
* Communicate and report progress to the test leader and test customers.
* Coordinate all internal and external contributors, stakeholders and suppliers.
* Launch subcontracting activities following policy; purchase and goods receipt.
* Participate in test centre and weekly team meetings.
* Network and support to build transnational Test Technologies capabilities.
Qualifications
* 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 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 (advantage).
* Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection (advantage).
* Experience or interest in digital topics / hybrid testing & simulation.
* English negotiation level; other languages 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.
Additional Desirable Skills
* Advanced measurement, analytics & correlation.
* Metrology.
* Hybrid testing (Physical‑Virtual Test Integration).
* Hydrogen/Cryogenic testing.
* I.T. networks and IP configuration.
* Software skills (MOOG FCS, MTS Flextest, ZWICK TestExpert, HBK Catman Enterprise, Zeiss, Photron, Intellifast).
Benefits
* Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
* Car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts.
* 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday.
* Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
* 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.
* Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose‑built maternity rooms on site.
* Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).
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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.
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