✈️ Fuel Systems Engineer - R&T (SafeLeak Project)
Location: Filton (60% onsite)
Pay Rate: £43.47/hr PAYE | £57.50/hr Umbrella
Hours: 35 per week (flexible working between 7am-7pm)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by Airbus Security)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
✈️ About the Role
Join Airbus' cutting-edge Research & Technology (R&T) team as a Fuel Systems Engineer, leading the exciting SafeLeak project - a key initiative shaping the future of fuel systems for next-generation aircraft.
This is your chance to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development of new fuel system equipment from concept through to Technology Readiness Level 4 (and beyond). You'll collaborate with internal specialists, suppliers, and stakeholders to bring pioneering ideas to life.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the SafeLeak R&T project, focusing on new fuel system equipment development.
- Evaluate supplier technologies and select the right partner for future collaboration.
- Define technical specifications, installation reports, and architecture dossiers.
- Prepare and present project reviews, including a roadmap to TRL6.
- Work closely with Airbus system specialists, R&T programme teams, and suppliers.
🧠 What We're Looking For
Must-Have:
- Strong background in aerospace or aviation engineering.
- Experience in systems engineering, especially early design phases.
- Confident communicator with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Familiarity with TRL (Technology Readiness Level) processes.
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with avionic fuel systems.
- Project management skills.
- Knowledge of Airbus-specific design processes.
🌍 Why Join Us?
At Guidant Global, we connect brilliant people with world-class opportunities. This role offers the chance to work on future-focused aerospace programmes, influence real innovation, and grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
