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Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer

Impellam
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Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer

Filton - 100% on-site
35 hours per week | 4.5-day working pattern
IR35: Inside


Shape the future of air travel with Guidant Global


Guidant Global is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Airbus, a world leader in aerospace, for an experienced Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join a highly skilled Wing Engineering Design team based in Filton.


This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of aircraft innovation, contributing to the design and development of fuel and mechanical systems across Airbus' commercial aircraft programmes. You'll be part of a collaborative, multinational engineering community that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

The role


As a Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and manufacturable system designs from concept through to in-service support. Working within a supportive and diverse engineering team, you'll have exposure to a wide range of aircraft programmes, including Single Aisle, A330, A350, A380 and A400M, as well as future-facing R&T projects.


This role offers genuine scope to broaden your technical capability, influence design decisions, and work closely with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers.

What you'll be doing

  • Contributing to the end-to-end design lifecycle, from early concept through to detailed design, modification and maturity gates

  • Designing and validating mechanical and fuel system installation components and assemblies, optimised for safety, weight, cost and manufacturability

  • Producing and delivering Definition Dossiers to support manufacturing and final assembly lines

  • Leading and supporting technical studies, trade-offs and investigations, ensuring solutions meet Airbus design methods and procedures

  • Supporting product improvement, in-service activities and wing build, including the introduction of new modifications

  • Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across multiple sites and disciplines


What we're looking for


We welcome applications from engineers with transferable system installation experience. A fuel systems background is beneficial but not essential.


Essential experience and skills:

  • Strong experience using CATIA V5

  • Proven capability in 3D CAD mechanical design

  • Experience with configuration and design toolsets such as PASS, DPDS, VPM, ICC/ACP (or similar)

  • A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with strong communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, inclusive engineering team

Experience in hydraulic systems or landing gear installation is considered highly transferable.

Working pattern & security

  • 35 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days between 07:00 - 19:00 (hours agreed locally)

  • Occasional travel may be required

  • BPSS clearance required (completed by Airbus Security)

  • ITAR restrictions apply


Pay & benefits
  • £31.47 per hour (PAYE) or £42.10 per hour (Umbrella)

  • One-stage on-site interview process

  • Opportunity to work on globally recognised aerospace programmes


Why join Guidant Global?


At Guidant Global, we connect brilliant people with meaningful, long-term opportunities. You'll benefit from:

  • Access to high-profile engineering programmes

  • Ongoing career development and skills growth

  • A recruitment partner that champions fairness, inclusion and candidate experience

  • Transparent communication and expert support throughout your assignment


Ready to apply?


If you're an experienced Installation Design Engineer looking to make a real impact on the future of aerospace, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with Guidant Global.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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