Senior Design Engineer

Job description

Senior Design Engineer - Airframe & Structures

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in multiple Senior Design Engineers on a contract basis.

These are hands-on roles within an established design team, working across airframe structures on a live programme.

The work:

• Design and development of airframe primary and secondary structures
• CAD modelling and drawing release using CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx)
• Working closely with stress, manufacturing and wider engineering teams to resolve design challenges
• Contributing to design reviews and supporting progression through the design lifecycle

What they’re looking for:

• Strong experience across airframe structures (primary and/or secondary)
• Confident user of CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx)
• Experience operating at design check / approval level is a strong advantage
• Composite design experience would be beneficial

Details:

• Contract: 4–5 months initially – outside IR35
• Location: Bristol with hybrid working

If you would like to know more about these design engineer opportunities, please apply for immediate consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English