Location
Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Posted
July 14, 2026
Job Description
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...
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...