Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Filton, Bristol Area, United Kingdom; occasional travel within the UK and internationally; onsite work in a high-pressure fluid mechanical test laboratory.

Company

hirify.global develops aircraft and aerospace systems, with this role supporting next-generation aircraft platforms and testing capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation, design, integration, and build of new fluid mechanical laboratory test benches.
• Work with external suppliers on test-bench builds and introduce digital platforms and test automation technologies.
• Prepare commissioning procedures and conduct hands-on testing on large, high-pressure fluid mechanical systems.
• Operate data-logging equipment, validate instrumentation calibration, and analyse system data using smart data analytics.
• Resolve cross-functional electrical, mechanical, and software issues, manage asset obsolescence, and shape the long-term sub-domain strategy.

Requirements

• HNC level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Significant hands-on experience in a test laboratory environment.
• Direct experience testing large, high-pressure fluid mechanical systems, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, or high-flow pumps.
• Proven experience with hydro-mechanical instrumentation and data-logging or data-acquisition systems.
• Practical knowledge of test-rig parts configuration management and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to satisfy BPSS and Export Control checks, including a criminal record check.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working around core hours, a 35-hour week, and the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing, free onsite parking, and optional salary-sacrifice benefits.
• Personalised development plans, access to more than 10,000 e-learning courses, and internal mobility opportunities including international opportunities.
• Bupa health insurance, wellbeing support, family health and dental insurance options, eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, onsite canteen, and coffee shop.
• Life assurance, enhanced parental leave pay, adoption, shared parental and caregiving leave, and dedicated maternity rooms.
• Inclusive employee representative groups and support for adjustments during the selection process.

Hiring process

• Selection-process adjustments can be requested through the Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria may opt in to receive an interview under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.