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.

Company:

Testia Limited

Contract Type:

Permanent -------

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

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