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Fluid Mechanical Test Specialist - Bristol - Aerospace

Fluid Mechanical test Specialist - Bristol - Aerospace

A vacancy has arisen within the Fluid Mechancial Rig Design and Test Group to support development and
deployment of fluid mechanical Test Means. The Fluid Mechanical Rig Design & Test Group is responsible for development of
Test Means and for ensuring an effective testing strategy across all Airbus fuel system programmes is achieved. You will hold
responsibility for ensuring a continuous development of the fuel system test facility and it's associated processes which are
critical to sucessful test programme completion.

Tasks
You will be required to manage all technical aspects of test means design through implemention of the necessary standards and
methods and utilisation of bespoke fluid mechanical testing facilities. You will be required to gain an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of all aspects of the Fuel Systems Test Facility in conjunction with developing a working understanding of aircraft
fuel systems. You will also be responsible for developing testing strategies to support Fuel System Design Verification.
You will be a member of the Fluid Mechanical Rig Design & Test Group within Fuel Test Facilities. Your Domain Line
Manager will be the Head of Fuel Test Facilities through the Fluid Mechanical Rig Design & Test Engineering Group Leader.
You will be required to support Fluid Mechanical Test Engineers in:
- Delivering the test means and test outputs to verify design requirements through testing;
- Specifying design rules and methodologies to produce bespoke test equipment and rigs;
- Working with sub-contract manufacturers and designers of test equipment and rigs;
- Defining and developing fuel system test methods and processes to enhance test capability;
- Ensuring Test Means Configuration is accurately recorded to allow test traceability;
- Advising Systems Design Office on test methods to maximise use of test means;
- Developing test programme schedules for fluid mechanical rig test;
- Witnessing and evaluation of fuel system component qualification testing and test means capability;
- Managing fuel system test facility design and working processes modification & upgrade;
- Providing Fuel Test input into the Fuel System Design Verification matrix on the test methods by which fuel system design will
be
validated;
- Participating in all project meetings/reviews in conjunction with Systems Centre of Competancy Design Office;
- Delivering project outputs to time cost and quality;
- Ensuring that all generic technical and administrative practices required by the project are adhered to;
- Supporting Airbus value creation initiatives.

Skills
Required qualifications include;
- Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical engineering,
OR
- HNC/HND in Mechanical/Aeronautical engineering.
In addition to these qualifications sufficient experience will need to be demonstrated to show competence at the following skills:
Required technical skills:
- Knowledge of hydromechanical systems operation, including experience of fluid mechanical component and sub-system
testing principles;
- Experience in test equipment/rig design & manufacture;
- Experience of working in an Hazardous Area classified under BS EN 60079-10;
- Experience of specifying equipment for use in Hazardous Areas;
- Understanding of Validation and Verification processes.
Desirable technical skills:
- Good working knowledge of aircraft fuel systems;
- Experience of Windows Based Data Acquisition Systems;
- Knowledge of fluid mechanical test instrumentation;
- Experience of aircraft ground based testing;
- Experience in technical project leadership, incl. estimating and budgetary control.
You should also be able to demonstrate Airbus UK behavioural competencies:
- A strong personal drive is required in this challenging role to achieve effective project deliverables aimed at delivering customer
overall satisfaction;
- Good communication skills with internal and external customers/partners;
- Team Working;
- Innovation & Problem solving;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows environment.