Join Testia Ltd as a Test Technology - Control Systems professional in Filton, Bristol. This is a full-time, permanent role offering 37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours and a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per year. The position involves designing test systems, performing structural tests, and managing projects.
Requirements
Degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Systems, Physics).
Extensive experience in project management and delivery.
Extensive experience in aeronautical structures, control systems, or structural testing.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Experience in structures, materials, or systems testing is an advantage.
Experience in managing suppliers is an advantage.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project Management: Deliver critical structural tests and projects to time, cost, and quality standards.
Control Systems: Design and setup control, data acquisition, and hydraulic loading systems for test rigs.
Data Analytics: Perform advanced data analytics and correlations including integration with digital toolsets.
Supplier Coordination: Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and manage subcontractor activities.
Potential transition routes: People from systems engineering or aerospace testing roles may bring relevant technical and project management skills, alongside meeting the engineering degree requirement.
Job description
Job Description:
We are currently looking for:
Test Technology - Control Systems
Location: Filton, Bristol
Contract: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Duties:
Work on critical structural tests from level 6 (Material Coupons) to level 2 (Large Structural Assemblies) of the test pyramid and other business critical projects.
Secure adherence to the Structures Test Process and respect of all transnational processes, methods and tools.
Design and setup of the control and data acquisition systems of the test
Design and setup of hydraulic loading systems for test rigs
Performance of structural tests
Calibration of equipment
Full Field Measurement application (Digital Image Correlation, photogrammetry, thermoelastic stress analysis etc)
Advanced data analytics & correlations including integration with digital toolsets.
Delivery of one or more technical specialisms - often a healthy mix of hands-on lab and office based work.
Assistance when required to deliver structural tests.
Communication and reporting of progress to the test leader/test customers.
Coordination of all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
Launch of subcontracting activities following policy; purchasing and goods receipt.
Participation in the test centre and weekly team meetings.
Networking & support to build transnational Test Technologies capabilities.
Our requirements:
Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Systems, Physics).
Extensive experience in:
Project management & delivery of projects to time, cost, quality.
One of the following disciplines; aeronautical structures, control systems, structural testing.
Experience in structures, materials or systems testing would be an advantage.
Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage.
Experience or interest in Digital topics / Hybrid Testing & Simulation
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Independent and structured way of working
Ability to work in a team, resilience, flexibility
Benefits
Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
Pension scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Private Medical Insurance (PMI) employee cover only
Access to discount shipping platform
Contract:
End date for applicants: 16th November 2026
Interviews: From w/c 23rd November 2026
Start date: January 2027
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience
Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Testia Limited
Contract Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Testing
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