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Senior Design Engineer - Airframe & Structures

Senior Design Engineer - Airframe & Structures ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in Senior Design Engineers on a contract basis. These are hands-on roles within an established design team, working…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £50 – £55/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 July 2026

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Senior Design Engineer - Airframe & Structures

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in 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 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 primary airframe structures

* Strong composite design experience including use of composite work bench is mandatory

* Confident user of CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx)

* Experience operating at design check / approval level is a strong advantage

Details:

* Contract: 6 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

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