Mechanical​/Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer

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)
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethos
• Ability to work in an agile environment and engage with a range of stakeholders
• Experience with in 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

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.

Mechanical / Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer
• Filton, UK