Testia Ltd - Test Technology - Control Systems

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.

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