MERITUS are recruiting for an Advanced Assembly Technology Engineer to join our client in Filton on an initial 12 month contract to support for Maternity cover.ADVANCED ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - 35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - FILTON, UK - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESSWe are supporting a leading aerospace organisation in the search for an Advanced Assembly Technology Engineer to join their Research and Technology team, focused on shaping the next generation of aircraft manufacturing.This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing innovation, assembly engineering, and industrial automation, working on the development and validation of next-generation assembly technologies that will be deployed on future aircraft programmes.You will play a key role in evaluating, testing and industrialising new joining and assembly concepts, helping define how future aircraft structures are assembled with improved efficiency, quality, and automation.This is an opportunity to work in a forward-looking engineering environment, developing technologies long before they reach the production line.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research and development activities focused on advanced assembly technologies for future aircraft structures.Develop and evaluate novel joining and fastening technologies, including automated and hybrid assembly methods.Design and execute experimental trials, demonstrators, and industrial validation activities to assess new manufacturing concepts.Analyse experime