Fluid Mechanical Systems Engineer

<p>Atkins Aerospace is a progressive and rapidly expanding part of the Atkins group of businesses. We provide high end technical and project management services to the prime aerospace companies. We are a strategic supplier to both Airbus and Rolls-Royce and, and as such we are involved in some of the most challenging and exciting aerospace projects in the world including the A350XWB and A400M aircraft programmes. &nbsp; An experienced Fluid Mechanical/Mechanical engineer is required to join a growing Aerospace Systems Team working for blue chip clients within the aerospace Industry. The team is engaged in the design, integration and testing of fuel systems for large commercial and military aircraft including air to air refuelling. The role will cover a range of activities including the layout and sizing of fluid mechanical components and the integration and testing of fluid mechanical systems.&nbsp; &nbsp; The post will be based in Bristol, but may require some travel to client sites including overseas locations. It offers a competitive salary with good career progression and the opportunity to undertake leadership responsibility. &nbsp; The requirements &nbsp; Good degree, or equivalent, in an Engineering subject (preferred disciplines are Aeronautical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering). &nbsp; You will be able to demonstrate experience in several of the following areas: &nbsp; Understanding of systems engineering principles Understanding and working with FLOWMASTER Requirements specification and validation Design and Test of System Interfaces Writing test specifications, test execution and test analysis Experience of working in a fluid mechanical development environment Ability to apply fluid mechanical knowledge to fuel systems. Ability to learn and understand installation &nbsp;and testing issues &nbsp; <b>Additional Information</b> &nbsp; <b>Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted</b> &nbsp; &nbsp; <b>Right to Work</b> &nbsp; <i>The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA ( who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA</i><br /> &nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong> <strong>Reward &amp; Benefits</strong> <strong>&nbsp;</strong> Atkins&rsquo; competitive core benefits package includes:</p> <ul> <li>25 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and the ability to purchase up to 15 days additional leave or sell up to 5 days leave</li> <li>Contributory Pension Scheme,&nbsp;Atkins will match and double employee contributions&nbsp;</li> <li>Life Assurance Scheme</li> <li>Personal accident cover</li> <li>Childcare vouchers</li> <li>Professional fees paid</li> <li>Give as you earn - charity contributions</li> <li>Private medical insurance discount</li> <li>Employee Referral Bounty Scheme</li> <li>IT Related discounts</li> <li>Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)</li> <li>Bike4Work scheme&nbsp;&ndash; opportunity to benefit from tax and NI savings on a new bike used primarily to travel to work.</li> <li>Health Club Membership Discount &ndash; Corporate rates available on over 1,700 participating health clubs, spas and gyms.</li> <li>Leisure discounts &ndash; 15% off Virgin Experience Days, discounts available on Thomas Cook holidays, get between 25%- 50% off Merlin Entertainments (including Alton Towers, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centres etc)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Well-being Programme - 24 hour free confidential information and advice <strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul>