Industrial Composite Engineer

Airbus Operations Limited

Filton, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; annual profit share; contribut...
Hybrid
Expert-level carbon fiber reinforced polymer knowledge
Industrial fabrication process expertise
High-rate production defect-free design
This role bridges the gap between blue-sky research and factory floor reality to transform cutting-edge composite technologies into manufacturing solutions

Job Summary

  • This role bridges the gap between blue-sky research and factory floor reality to transform cutting-edge composite technologies into manufacturing solutions.
  • Candidates will lead technical projects involving Tier 1 suppliers and academic institutions to define the long-term roadmap for future Airbus programs.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, annual profit share, flexible working arrangements including Friday afternoons off, and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role bridges the gap between blue-sky research and factory floor reality to transform cutting-edge composite technologies into manufacturing solutions.

Salary

Competitive salary; Annual profit share; Contributory pension and share options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer knowledge
  • Industrial fabrication process expertise
  • High-rate production defect-free design
  • Physical prototype and demonstrator building
  • Technical project leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partnership with academics
  • Digital solution deployment skills
  • Passion for sustainable aerospace innovation
  • International mobility interest

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification
  • Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance
  • Experience maturing R&T technologies

Work Rights

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance required

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