Fuel Systems Test and Analysis Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Location: Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom. Hybrid working options may be available depending on the role.

Salary: £24,246 per year

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing and testing aircraft systems, including fuel, landing gear, avionics, and hydrogen propulsion technologies.

What you will do

• Support certification through integrated laboratory, rig, and flight testing and analysis.
• Define and validate laboratory test benches and flight test instrumentation.
• Conduct system-level testing of landing gear functionality and reproduce in-service events on avionics benches.
• Support live flight-test monitoring through telemetry facilities and prepare analysis and certification documentation.
• Develop algorithms and tools for data analysis, design feedback, system monitoring, and in-service investigations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across aircraft systems and Europe to improve system maturity and safety.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate student for the full 12.5-month placement.
• Studying Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent degree.
• Experience with data analysis, report writing, and presentations.
• Programming knowledge in languages such as C, Python, TCL, Matlab, or Google Apps Script.
• Negotiation-level written and spoken English, strong problem-solving ability, teamwork, and commitment to delivery deadlines.
• Subject to BPSS screening; UK SC-level security clearance or export-control requirements may apply depending on the role.

Nice to have

• Awareness of aircraft systems and interest in electronics.
• Experience with software design and development.
• Knowledge of statistics, data science, or project management.

Culture & Benefits

• Product-focused engineering environment with agile test methods.
• Collaboration with colleagues across Europe and multiple aircraft-system disciplines.
• Flexible working hours and possible hybrid working depending on the role.
• 35-hour work week and half-day Fridays.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and cover letter explaining motivation and suitability.
• Include the expected graduation date in the application.
• Successful candidates complete the required security screening.