Surface Technology Specialist

Surface Technology SpecialistLocation: Filton (60% onsite)Hours: 35 hours per week, flex between 7am-7pmClearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)Pay: £29.89 p/h PAYE / £40.00 p/h UmbrellaTravel: OccasionalIR35: InsideAbout the OpportunityWe're partnering with Airbus to recruit a Surface Technology Specialist-a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of sustainable materials and surface technologies within world-class aircraft engineering.

You'll join an expert, supportive and internationally-collaborative team working across the full aircraft lifecycle. From research and development to in-service support, your work will help deliver more efficient, innovative and eco-friendly surface technologies used across Airbus' aircraft family.

If you're passionate about corrosion protection, coatings, and cutting-edge materials-and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges-this is a role where your expertise will truly make an impact.What You'll Be DoingYou'll play a key role in developing and supporting technologies used to protect, enhance, and extend the life of aircraft materials. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and deploying new materials, processes, and testing technologies for design and production.
• Supporting the design and build of aircraft by providing corrosion protection and sealing solutions.
• Delivering corrosion analysis and protection principles across all Airbus aircraft programmes.
• Working on continuous improvement projects, including cost, time and performance enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with EHS and REACh regulations through eco-efficient materials and processes.
• Adapting existing surface technologies to chromate-free environments as part of Airbus' sustainability goals.

What We're Looking ForExperience is highly valued-more so than formal qualifications. You'll likely have a background in aerospace, automotive, or materials engineering, and will bring expertise in some of the following:

• Material Science, Chemistry, Materials or Chemical Engineering (or related experience).
• Strong knowledge of corrosion protection, surface technology, metallic and composite materials.
• Experience with surface treatments, coatings, sealants, and material testing (e.g., salt spray, corrosion, Volvo tests).
• Ability to communicate clearly and work within a multi-location, international team.
• Confidence, initiative, integrity and a collaborative working style.
• Comfortable working in English at a professional/technical level.

Why Join the Team?

• Work within a high-performing global team of specialists who are respected across the business.
• Access professional training, development pathways and technical growth opportunities.
• Contribute to Airbus' mission to deliver next-generation sustainable aircraft technologies.
• Join an inclusive and supportive environment where your wellbeing and development truly matter.

Alternative Titles You Might Recognise

• Materials Engineer
• Corrosion Engineer
• Surface Treatments Engineer

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