Fuel Systems Engineer

Duration: Until June 2026

Rate: £43.47 Ph PAYE + Holiday pay or £57.50 ph Umbrella

Location: Filton, 3 days on site minimum

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Role Overview

The role is for a Fuel System Engineer to lead the “SafeLeak” R&T project. The role will entail engineering activities associated with system equipment technology development. Successful candidates need to have a background in aerospace engineering with a good knowledge of system design principles, including early design activities such as specifications of equipment, test means and system installation. A knowledge of the specific Airbus system design processes and the TRL process would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Internal leadership of an R&T project focussing on the development of a new item of equipment in the fuel system, required for Airbus' next generation aircraft.
Evaluating equipment supplier technology proposals, and selecting a suitable supplier for future collaboration. Initiating and progressing the process to set up that collaboration with the selected supplier.
Authoring technical deliverables and analyses as part of the progression of the project from TRL3 to 4, including technical specifications, installation reports and architecture dossiers.
Preparing a review pack for a status review with key internal stakeholders at the end of the year, including a multi-year plan to reach TRL6.
Key Skills

Essential

Experience within Aviation/ Aerospace
Ability to communicate with key stakeholders within the business (system specialists and R&T programme team), and with Airbus system suppliers
Desirable

Knowledge of Avionic Fuel Systems
Knowledge of Project management
Technology development following the TRL process