Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer. The role requires expertise in 3D design and stress analysis of complex engineering structures. The ideal candidate will manage external suppliers and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Competitive salary and benefits include flexible working hours, 25 days vacation, and private medical insurance. Join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment, dedicated to innovation in aerospace engineering.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (employee cover)

Qualifications

• Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects.
• Strong experience in stress calculation and checking using hand calculations or FEM tools.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.
• Lead work packages for external manufacturing and design.
• Integrate electrical, measurement and data installation requirements.

Skills

3D Design of complex engineering structures

Stress calculation and checking

Fluent in English

Experience in managing suppliers

Independent and structured way of working

Ability to work in a team

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

CATIA V5

3DXperience

Job description

****Job Description:****We are currently looking for:Structures Test - Rig Design & Stress Engineer Location: Filton, Bristol Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week**Duties:*** Test Rig Concepts designed on time, cost & quality.* Prepare a pre-design (3D study) for specification release.* Perform detailed stress analysis activities* Lead work packages for external manufacturing and design to manufacture activities within the test centre perimeter* Integrate electrical, measurement and data system installation requirements.* Work with and be the key interface to other airbus business units & external test customers* Provide detailed designs and data transfer for manufacturing.* Ensure a configuration management of drawings and 3D data.* Provide specimen interface drawings.* Ensure test means interfaces are compliant with specimen loading areas.* Support acceptance of test means after manufacturing.* Provide expertise during the assembly of the test means in the laboratory.* Coordinate all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.* Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.* Participate in the Test Centre and weekly team meetings.**Our requirements:*** Design of aeronautical structures or equivalent high precision structural engineering projects (e.g. civil, marine, test rigs)* 3D Design of complex engineering structures (CATIA V5 and/or 3DXperience).* Stress calculation and checking (hand calculations and/or FEM sizing tool).* Materials testing (optional)* Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection (optional)* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Physics).* Fluent in English, both written and spoken* Independent and structured way of working* Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility**Benefits*** Flexible working hours (flexi-time)* 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week* Pension scheme* Discretionary bonus scheme* Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only* Access to discount shipping platform**Contract:**End date for applicants: Tuesday 6th January 2026Interviews: From w/c 19th January 2026Start date: January 2026Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.********Company:********Testia Limited**Contract Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Testing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. 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. 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 [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.