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Aircraft Engineer
Edinburgh
£78,000-£85,000 + Days only + Benefits Package + Overtime + Family Feel Team + Pension + Immediate Start
Fantastic opportunity to progress your career with a national company that prides themselves on safety, reliability, and exceptional service in the aerospace industry.
As they continue to expand and evolve, they are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Aircraft Engineer to join their expert team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience in aircraft maintenance and safety systems to work with a leading service company that offers excellent benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment!
As an Aircraft Engineer, you will be responsible for performing maintenance on various types of aircraft, focusing on both safety systems and general aircraft maintenance.
This company offers a competitive salary with plenty of overtime with great opportunities for career growth and progression within the company.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive company culture where your contributions are valued.
Your Role As An Aircraft Engineer Will Include:
Scheduled maintenance on aircrafts
Multiple day shifts available - no nights!
Working on safety systems and defects
The Successful Aircraft Engineer Will Have:
Hold a valid B1/B2 Aircraft Engineer Licence
Completed any type rating course ideal
Experience with Boeing and Airbus ideal
Commutable to Edinburgh Airport
If you are interested in this position please contact Georgia on 07458163040
Keywords: Licenced Aircraft Engineer, B1/B2 Engineer, aircraft maintenance, safety systems, CAA part 145, type trained, airbus, boeing, Defects, edinburgh, scotland, airport, musselburgh, glasgow
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £78000 - £85000 per annum + Days only + Training + Package
Posted: 2025-12-15 14:49:32
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Your primary responsibilities will include fitting, testing, and optimising propulsion systems as we develop next-generation sustainable technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Install instrumentation on propulsion systems, including engines, batteries, and electric motors.
Set up and rig systems to various testing platforms such as dynamometers, battery test chambers, and other specialized test rigs.
Assist engineers with commissioning and preparing the device under test (DUT) for operation.
Operate testing facilities to measure parameters, monitor DUT performance, and optimize control settings as needed.
Contribute to the development process through hardware adjustments and problem-solving.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of electronic control systems.
Maintain awareness and understanding of battery and electric motor technology.
Required Skills and Experience
BTEC Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship in engineering is advantageous.
GCSEs in Mathematics, English, and Science (Grades 5-9).
At least 3 years of propulsion testing experience in a similar environment.
Proficient diagnostic skills, especially with engine ECU and battery BMS systems
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £52000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 13:08:07
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Seeking a skilled Senior Test Engineer with expertise in space propulsion.
Responsible for overseeing firing site operations, including site preparation, maintenance, fuel and oxidizer handling, pressure systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design and manufacture of liquid propellant and high-pressure gas feed systems.
Advanced training provision in key operational skills on firing sites.
Proficient analysis and assessment of test data, producing high-quality analysis material.
Adherence to COMAH controlled testing standards.
Minimum Requirements:
Mechanical fitter or practical engineering skills
Ideally qualified to OU or equivalent graduate level course in engineering.
Level 4 training on the Skills and Competency Matrix with in-depth experience.
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £45000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:59:57
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Space thruster Test Technician required to support Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.
The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data.
There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test.
Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc.
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £42000 - £48000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:58:55
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Hot Fire Space Thruster Test Engineer required join a very busy space thruster test facility focusing on Hot Fire Testing programmes.
The ideal candidate will understand space thruster theory particularly the ground test of thrusters for the design and manufacture of liquid propellant and high pressure gas feed systems.
You will have an input to Research and Development and other space propulsion related activities so need to be proficient in analysing and assessing test data including collation and analysis then presentation graphs, tables, etc.
Requirements
Space thruster Knowledge
Understand propellant MIL spec analysis, Military Standard Propellants
Chemical laboratory techniques and processes
Mechanical fitter/practical engineering skills preferably gained from an apprenticeship or from within an engineering related organization.
Responsibilities
Site preparation and maintenance
Fuel and oxidiser handling
Pressure systems
Instrumentation
Control systems
Space thruster theory
Steam boiler operation
Data analysis
Site and system safety ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:58:53
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Mechanical Fitter required to work as a Space thruster Test Technician supporting Hot Fire Space Propulsion Testing programmes.
The successful application will work with Test Engineers on site preparation, propellant handling, propellant sampling, pressure control systems checks, mechanical and steam vacuum systems, instrumentation calibrations, steam boiler operation also the collation and review of test data.
There will be extensive work on high pressure gas and fluidic systems including interpretation and understanding of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and the use of electrical and electronic measurement and testing equipment.
You will be working with satellite flight hardware, the preparation of space flight engines for test.
Including instrumentation, installation on to the test stand, removal post hot fire test, and subsequent engine decontamination activities, etc.
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £48000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:57:49
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The Test Engineer will join a Systems Engineering team critical in space thruster engine development.
You will work on a complex, multifaceted rocket engine system comprised of numerous newly developed and integrated components.
This role has wide ranging technical input including structural, thermal, rocket propulsion, space electronics, software, testing and systems analysis.
In essence as a Senior Systems Engineer, you will coordinate and bring together the diverse sub components and sub assembles into a complete working space engine design.
My client supplies chemical propulsion rocket engines and thrusters serve to key spacecraft manufacturers for commercial, defence and scientific applications.
Requirements
Space systems experience ideally of large European space projects, system primes or ESA.
Technical leadership of large, multidisciplinary Electrical Harnessing Design, routing and schematic Mechanical and fluidic system Engineering projects.
System Analysis knowledge to apply to, fluidic systems, surge pressure and pressure drop.
Performance, Structural, Thermal, Reliability, Radiation Assessment, Hazard or Safety Analysis.
Complex product development experience of thermal design and equipment selection using Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
Intelligent, logical approach to problem solving.
Degree, Masters or higher qualification in Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
You will own the overall engine system architecture, analysis and documentation including FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic, Design, Development and Verification Plan, Design Justification Document, Software Requirements Specification, Engine Test Plan etc.
Working closely with the Project Manager to help plan and organise resources.
Responsibilities
Support propulsion engine build, assembly and test development including route card build sequences and system assembly, integration, Manufacturing and Inspection Flow Charts.
Review, interpret, manage and own the spacecraft requirements then disseminate down to relevant engine subsystem or component teams.
Coordinate of top level Design, Verification and Compliance Matrix.
Internally digest key subsystem and component review documentation ensuring work is completed to required standards and all aspects of the engine system are correctly aligned.
Lead customer interactions and engine level reviews also manage supplier technical queries in conjunction with the appropriate resource. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:57:45
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We are seeking a skilled technician to work closely with the Senior Test Engineer at aircraft test facilities.
You will work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluid systems.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively respond to any issues related to the engine or test site to ensure safety.
Assist in managing operations that involve hazardous materials.
Ensure that correct pressures are maintained in the feedlines during tests.
Assist lead Test Engineers with: site preparation and maintenance: conducting pressure and control system checks: instrument calibration and steam boiler operations.
Assisting with instrumentation, installation, and removal of flight engines before and after hot fire tests.
Required Skills and Competencies
Hands-on mechanical fitter or engineering skills, ideally gained within an engineering-focused organization.
A proactive attitude toward safety and operational support. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £52000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:56:40
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The primary responsibility of the role is to support the Hot Fire Test teams across all engine test cells.
This involves site maintenance, upkeep, and preparation activities before and after hot fire testing, as well as set-down activities post-test.
Key Responsibilities
Perform site maintenance and assist in site set-up and take-down activities related to testing.
Maintain and manage Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring it meets operational requirements.
Test and verify broadband seismic instruments, including surface and borehole setups.
Engage with database management for equipment tracking and test documentation.
Handle and operate vacuum and pressure systems as needed.
Conduct tests on electrical motors and oversee the function testing of all engines.
Prepare and produce detailed test procedures for use by the test team during operations.
Requirements
Experience working in the space industry, with a strong understanding of relevant technologies and standards.
Proficiency in database management for tracking and documentation purposes.
Familiarity with vacuum and pressure systems.
Hands-on experience in testing electrical motors and conducting function tests on engines.
Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive test procedures. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £48000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:55:36
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We are looking for somebody who wants to proceed with their career in the aerospace industry.
At this site, you will primarily work with the Hot Fire Test team.
Some of the responsibilities include:
Assist in managing operations that involve hazardous materials
Ensure that correct pressures are maintained in the feedlines during tests.
Site preparation and maintenance,
Conducting pressure and control system checks
Instrument calibration and steam boiler operations.
Assisting with instrumentation, installation, and removal of flight engines before and after hot fire tests.
Required Skills
Hands-on mechanical fitter or engineering skills, ideally gained within an engineering-focused organisation or aerospace company.
A proactive attitude toward safety and operational support. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £42000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:55:33
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This role involves working with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems, engine testing, and test facility operations to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct engine testing and ensure correct feedline pressures are set.
Operate and maintain mechanical and steam vacuum systems.
Perform pressure and control system checks.
Set up and operate Data Acquisition Systems and thermal imaging cameras.
Carry out instrumentation calibrations and ensure compliance with testing standards.
Work extensively with high-pressure gas and fluidic systems.
Experience Required:
Strong mechanical fitting skills.
Solid understanding of mathematics and physics.
Hands-on experience in engine testing and test facility operations.
Experience in maintenance and operation of mechanical systems.
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £40000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:54:31
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We are expanding our team and looking for an Electron Beam Welder (EBW) Technician to support precision manufacturing in a cleanroom environment.
This role involves operating and maintaining EBW machines, ensuring weld quality on metals and super alloys, and working closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality components.
Key Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and monitor EBW machines.
Prepare and inspect materials for welding.
Perform visual, mechanical, and NDT inspections.
Maintain equipment, records, and quality reports.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanroom standards.
Essential Skills
Strong knowledge of cleanroom assembly and integration.
Expertise in electron beam welding processes.
Proficient with measuring equipment and QC.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Previous EBW or precision welding experience.
Background in manufacturing or industrial environments.
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Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £38000 - £43000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-15 10:54:25
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Quality & Compliance Manager - Aerospace
£££: CompetitiveLocation: RamsgateFull-Time | PermanentWestin Par Recruitment – Exclusive OpportunityWestin Par Recruitment is supporting a long-established aerospace engineering organisation in the search for an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager.
This senior role oversees compliance monitoring, quality assurance, calibration activities and regulatory adherence across a specialist maintenance facility.Role OverviewThe successful candidate will ensure compliance with UK CAA, EASA Part-145, FAA and internal quality standards.
You will manage audits, authorisations, documentation, calibration processes, and internal reporting systems, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities
Maintain and develop the Quality Management System and Compliance Monitoring System.Conduct internal audits and ensure alignment with Part-145 and aviation regulatory requirements.Manage staff authorisations, training records and the Stamp Authorisation system.Maintain and update procedures, manuals, forms and quality documentation.Oversee internal occurrence reporting, warranty investigations and root-cause analysis.Lead the calibration function, ensuring compliance with UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 and equipment traceability.Support investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
Experience & Qualifications
Ideally, a background in UK CAA / EASA Part-145 maintenance or compliance roles.Engineering or technical qualification.Training in internal auditing, human factors, risk management and root-cause analysis.Good understanding of aviation quality systems, regulatory frameworks and engineering principles.
Key Skills
Confident communicator with strong reporting and documentation skills.Excellent organisation, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.Effective leadership and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.Proactive, analytical and committed to continuous improvement.
If you’re an experienced quality or compliance professional seeking a senior role within a respected engineering environment, Westin Par Recruitment would be pleased to hear from you.Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment AgencyDue to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience.
If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Type: Permanent Location: Ramsgate, Kent, England
Start: January 2026
Duration: permanent
Salary / Rate: £££ Competitive
Posted: 2025-12-12 12:04:47
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Senior manufacturing engineer or Supervisor required to lead a team that produce complex precisely designed products.
If you have successfully managed a manufacturing team in a precision engineering producing complex products or devices my client would like to hear from you.
Type: Permanent Location: Marlow, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £43000 - £56000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-12 09:28:57
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Contract | Night Shift (preferred) | £46-£52/hr Umbrella (PAYE equivalent available)
(Filton considered for the right candidate)
Do you have a solid aviation background and want to take the next step in your career?
Is it time to step into a role where your experience makes an impact?
If that sounds like you, here's your next move: an exciting position for a Stress Engineer / Stress Approver in a leading aerospace company, analysing metallic, composite and hybrid structures right on the wing assembly line.
What You'll Do
Perform static structural analysis (metallic & composite)
Provide stress analysis for repairs & concessions
Validate designs for Static, F&DT, and airworthiness compliance
Work with Airbus-approved methods and processes
What You Need
Signatory/Approval status (T400 strongly preferred)
Aviation/aerospace stress engineering background
Airbus experience highly desirable
If this sounds like you click apply!
And if it's not for you but you know someone who'd be a perfect fit, feel free to share or tag them! ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Broughton, Wales
Salary / Rate: £46 - £52 per hour
Posted: 2025-12-11 16:43:22
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Holt Engineering are recruiting for Factory Worker to join our manufacturing client in Southend, this role is to start as soon as possible and is full time.
The role is working day shifts, Monday - Wednesday 6:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday 6:30am - 3:30pm totalling 37.5hours and is paying £12.21ph
Our client are experts in innovation across multiple sectors including Aerospace, Building Automation, Energy and sustainability solutions and industrial automation.
They offer a friendly and dedicated team with fantastic learning and development opportunities and they are looking for someone who is committed to developing themselves within manufacturing.
The duties for this Factory Worker position will include:
- Packing
- General Assembly duties
- Following drawings and using hand and power tools when needed
- Quality checking
To be considered for this Factory Worker role you will need:
- To be Committed to the employment contract
- Have a can do attitude and the want to progress within your career
- Comfortable with manual handling
- Ability to read and understand work orders or drawings
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well known business looking to grow their successful team.
This is a long term contract with the opportunity to go permanent.
You will be required to pass a drugs test before starting this role and must have a valid UK passport or be able to provide your Right to Work Share Code otherwise you cannot be considered for this potion.
Please call Sam today on 07485 390946 or apply with your CV
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Type: Contract Location: SouthendonSea,England
Start: 10/12/2025
Duration: 1.0 HOUR
Salary / Rate: £12.21 per hour
Posted: 2025-12-10 10:32:04
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Hands on Power Electronics Design Engineer required for novel Power Electronic circuit Design and verification to components.
Key skills
Power Electronics specialist
Schematics
Design justification
Component selection, (SIC, MOSFETs IGBTs, Diodes, GAN)
Layout specification
Inverters
DC/DC
This is a fantastic opportunity for any talented Power Electronics specialists who wish to move in to senior but still hands on design roles.
Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-10 09:50:29
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We are seeking a FPGA firmware engineer, specialising in the design and development of advanced electronics hardware, including power systems, analogue, digital, and RF components.
In this role, you will oversee the complete firmware development cycle, from negotiating requirements and drafting design architecture to validating and verifying the final product.
Main Duties
Design and implement high-quality FPGA firmware, incorporating signal processing and high-speed data interfaces.
Create and execute testbenches to verify FPGA firmware functionality.
Develop firmware for complex FPGAs, SoCs, and PLDs, ensuring optimal performance.
Conduct firmware testing on actual hardware systems.
Technical Expertise
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering
Strong foundation in electronic engineering, including binary number systems and digital logic design (RTL level).
Proficiency in HDL languages (VHDL or Verilog) and a minimum of two years of experience as a firmware developer.
Comprehensive understanding of FPGA architecture and signal processing for RF signals, ADCs, and DACs.
Familiarity with digital electronic and DSP design principles.
Experience with Xilinx FPGAs
Competence in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, RF signal generators, and network analysers.
Knowledge of Linux, Git, TCL, and C programming. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-04 16:32:36
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We are looking for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to lead complex FPGA developments from system requirements through to fully verified hardware.
This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role within a high-performance engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead FPGA architecture and end-to-end VHDL design
Define system-level requirements and implement robust solutions
Develop test benches, verification plans, and documentation
Support and enhance existing firmware
Lead design reviews and release activities
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
Requirements
Ten years FPGA design experience
Proven experience with multi-FPGA systems
Strong system architecture and requirements decomposition skills
Experience with Radar or DSP applications ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Enfield, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Contract
Salary / Rate: £60 - £80 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-04 15:57:55
