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Rig Designer

3 months ago

Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

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The Opportunity:


The Structural Test Laboratory performs critical strength testing of new aircraft designs and modifications required for Civil and Military certification in order to demonstrate the strength and fatigue life of the aircraft structure and components.

This is a great opportunity for a test rig designer to work within a strong engineering environment.

As a Test Rig Designer, you will design the test rigs required for the strength substantiation of Aircraft components from rig concept through to detail design.

The test rigs to be designed will range from simple single actuator tests through to complex multi-actuator tests with challenging loading constraints.

This role is predominantly site based with some flexibility for hybrid working.

What you will do:

  • Produce detailed rig design drawings in CATIA V4 & V5 format
  • Selection of suitable commercial hydraulic actuators and loading systems for use in rig design
  • Provide stress calculations of rig design to show adequate strength margins


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  • Life at Leonardo_
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people

  • Flexible Working:
Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

  • Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
  • Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
  • Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website

What we are looking for:

  • Experience in the use of CAD with experience in CATIA V4 & V
  • Experience in test rig design/tooling design
  • Able to demonstrate good communication, problem solving and decision making skills
  • IT literate with necessary PC skills.
  • Ability to understand Technical Drawings
  • Flexible attitude with willingness and ability to work in a team environment
  • In addition, the following attributes are desirable:_
  • Experience in the design of hydraulic systems/installations for test rigs
  • Experience in the definition and design of servo control systems for the control of structural tests
  • Knowledge of stressing of structural and mechanical test rigs
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security.

Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity.

We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.


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