Impellam
Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer
Location: Filton (100% onsite)
Contract until: 31 December 2026 (potential extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day week, between 07:00-19:00)
Pay Rate: £34.39 per hour (PAYE) | £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Opportunity
Guidant Global is working in partnership with Airbus to recruit a Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join a high-performing Wing Engineering Design team.
You'll become part of a multi-national, collaborative team spanning Filton, Broughton and Wichita, contributing to the design and delivery of some of the world's most advanced aircraft.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of Airbus aircraft, including Single Aisle, A380, A400M, A330 and A350 programmes, while also supporting innovative R&T projects such as ZeroE and WoT.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality engineering solutions, including:
- Supporting the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through to manufacturing and assembly
- Designing and validating installation components and assemblies, ensuring optimisation of weight, cost and performance
- Producing full Definition Dossiers for Manufacturing and Assembly
- Delivering technical studies, trade-offs and investigations aligned to Airbus design standards
- Supporting product development programmes, including modification introduction and in-service fleet requirements
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, manufacturing teams and suppliers to ensure successful delivery
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates with strong practical design experience and a collaborative approach.
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong experience using CATIA V5
- Familiarity with design configuration tools (e.g. PASS, DPDS, VPM, ICC/ACP)
- Proven 3D CAD design capability
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethos
- Ability to work in an agile environment and engage with a range of stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience within aerospace, or transferable sectors such as hydraulics systems or landing gear
- Fuel systems experience is advantageous but not essential
Why Join This Team?
- Work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes shaping the future of flight
- Be part of a diverse, forward-thinking engineering team that challenges conventional thinking
- Gain exposure to a wide range of aircraft platforms and technologies
- Opportunity to develop your skills across full lifecycle design and engineering delivery
- Collaborate with international teams and industry-leading experts
Additional Information
- Security clearance: BPSS+ required (completed by Airbus)
- Restrictions: ITAR restrictions apply
- Travel: Occasional
- Interview process: Single-stage onsite interview preferred
Apply Now
If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to contribute to the next generation of aircraft design, we'd love to hear from you.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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