Design Engineer - Aircraft Structures for Advanced Aerial Vehicles
Contract
Outside IR35
12 months
Hybrid, 3 days per week in Bristol office
Start ASAP

Job Summary:

• Seeking an experienced professional in structural design for aircraft, specializing in airframe development.
  
• Requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
  
• Experience with advanced aerial vehicle design, build, and testing is a significant advantage.
  
  Role Description:
  
• Work on the design and development of airframe structures for an advanced aerial vehicle prototype.
  
• Provide comprehensive design services, including the preparation of composite and metallic structural definitions for details and assemblies.
  
• Deliver design and design-checking expertise on a project basis, ensuring weekly deliverables align with engineering standards.
  
• Contribute to creating model-based definitions within a 3D digital mock-up environment.
  
• Collaborate with systems integration teams to maintain compatibility and ensure structural designs accommodate system routing needs.
  
• Operate as part of a cohesive design team, reporting to a designated Lead Engineer and the broader Program Design Lead.
  
• Hybrid work arrangements are available, though occasional physical attendance for critical meetings and reviews at client sites will be required.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
• Define and refine design solutions for new and modified components (composite and metallic) with consideration for cost, weight, manufacturability, serviceability, and performance.
  
• Provide evidence of compliance with technical and customer specifications.
  
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and data required for manufacturing and customer submissions.
  
• Support manufacturing and certification processes by producing engineering change notices (ECNs) as needed.
  
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, meeting both internal and customer expectations.
  
  Essential Skills:
  
• Extensive experience in structural design for aerospace applications, particularly in airframe development (metallic and composite structures).
  
• Strong knowledge of aero structures, including wings, fuselage, and empennage.
  
• Proficiency in 3D design and analysis tools (e.g., CATIA V5).
  
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials and their manufacturing processes.
  
• Customer-focused, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
  
  Preferred Skills:
  
• Experience with Dassault 3D Experience.
  
• Proficiency in PLM systems such as Windchill.
  
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