Design Engineer - Aerospace Design Engineer - Outside IR35 - 12 months rolling - Hybrid - Bristol

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer - Aerospace Engineering (Catia V5)
Location: Filton, Bristol (3 days onsite)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £37.50 hour pay (Outside)

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a Design Approver with AP1020 delegation or similar authority for a cutting-edge eVTOL aerospace project. This 12-month contract will offer the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and testing of prototype electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with at least 8 to 12 years of experience in lead design activities. Previous experience in airframe structure design engineering, particularly on eVTOL aircraft, is highly desirable.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Design Approver/Signatory on aircraft structures, with a current or past AP1020 delegation or similar authority.
• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering graduate/postgraduate, with at least 8-12 years of experience in lead design activities.
• Proven track record in airframe structure design engineering development.
• Experience working on eVTOL aircraft design, build, and test is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Catia V5 and 3D Experience DMU tools.
• Ability to define and validate design solutions for new components, assemblies, and modifications (composites and metallics).
• Strong understanding of design compliance and the ability to generate required drawings and engineering data for manufacturing and customer submission.
• Ideally, UK or (5+ years), due to potential security clearance requirements.
• Availability to work 3 days per week onsite in Filton, Bristol.

Contract Details:

• Hourly rate: £37 Outside Per Hour
• Contract duration: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Work schedule: 3 days per week onsite in Bristol

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