Fuel Systems Engineer Duration: Until June 2026Rate: £43.47 Ph PAYE + Holiday pay or £57.50 ph UmbrellaLocation: Filton, 3 days on site minimumInside IR35Role OverviewThe role is for a Fuel System Engineer to lead the SafeLeak RandT project. The role will entail engineering activities associated with system equipment technology development. Successful candidates need to have a background in aerospace engineering with a good knowledge of system design principles, including early design activities such as specifications of equipment, test means and system installation. A knowledge of the specific Airbus system design processes and the TRL process would be beneficial.Responsibilities Internal leadership of an RandT project focussing on the development of a new item of equipment in the fuel system, required for Airbus next generation aircraft.Evaluating equipment supplier technology proposals, and selecting a suitable supplier for future collaboration. Initiating and progressing the process to set up that collaboration with the selected supplier.Authoring technical deliverables and analyses as part of the progression of the project from TRL3 to 4, including technical specifications, installation reports and architecture dossiers.Preparing a review pack for a status review with key internal stakeholders at the end of the year, including a multi-year plan to reach TRL6. Key SkillsEssential Experience within Aviation/ AerospaceAbility to communicate with key stakeholders within the