Job Description

Shape the Future of Next‑Generation Aircraft Design with Expleo UK

Are you ready to work on cutting‑edge concept development within Research & Technology? Expleo UK is expanding its design capability and now has 3 opportunities for Design Engineers to join a high‑performing team supporting one of the most exciting New Single Aisle development initiatives in the aerospace sector.You’ll be working on early‑stage concept and trade studies across key structural zones including the Wing to Fuse (Root Joint), MLGSS, Trailing Edge, and Leading Edge using CATIA and 3DX to deliver innovative modelling and space allocation solutions.

If you enjoy solving engineering challenges, collaborating as part of a design team, and working on projects that influence future aircraft platforms, this role is for you.

• Opportunity to work on next‑generation Single Aisle concept development within a fast‑moving R&T environment
• Hands‑on CATIA and 3DX exposure with complex structural trades and concept modelling
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and innovative engineering culture at Expleo
• Access to Expleo’s Emersons Green facility, including rapid prototyping capability
• Long-term project stability (through end of October 2026)

Responsibilities

• Deliver design support for New Single Aisle R&T structural concept development
• Create high‑quality CAD models and perform space allocation modelling using CATIA / 3DX
• Contribute to trade studies across:
  • Single Aisle Root Joint
  • Main Landing Gear Support Structure (MLGSS)
  • Trailing Edge concept options
  • Leading Edge concept options
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi‑discipline design team
• Participate in onsite workshops and working sessions (1–2 days per week in Bristol preferred)
• Support the generation of early‑stage design concepts and feasibility assessments
• Ensure work aligns with internal processes, quality standards, and R&T design methodologies

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• CAD training or certification beneficial but not essential

Essential skills

• Strong CATIA experience (V5 and/or 3DX)
• Ability to perform detailed space allocation modelling
• Solid understanding of structural design metallic or composite
• Collaborative, proactive working style suited to early‑stage R&T design
• Ability to attend onsite sessions in Bristol on a weekly basis (preferred)

Desired skills

• Exposure to R&T environments or concept‑level design activities
• Familiarity with composite design or CPD

Experience

• Experience working on wing structures or landing‑gear‑related structural zones
• Prior experience modelling in trade‑study settings

What do I need before I apply

• Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
• Start: Immediate
• Duration: Until end of October 2026
• Outside IR35

• Hybrid onsite 1–2 days per week Bristol

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive