Lead Fluid Systems Development Engineer

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering design simulation build and consultancy services supporting complex and novel system development across Aerospace Automotive Energy Built Environment and Chemical Process industries. We deliver end-to-end engineering support from concept and system architecture through to detailed design build and validation for some of the most advanced technology development programmes in the UK and internationally.

We are seeking a Lead Fluid Systems Development Engineerto strengthen our design and development capability within our Bristol-based teams. This role will focus on the definition design and integration of fluid mechanical systems including R&D test rigs experimental circuits and prototype platforms for advanced propulsion energy and hydrogen technologies.

This is a hands-on delivery-focused engineering rolesuited to candidates with experience taking complex system concepts from requirements through to detailed design build and test. Work is conducted within a requirements-based systems engineering framework and the engineer will be responsible for generating and maintaining the supporting technical documentation and compliance evidence appropriate to regulatory client or internal safety and quality requirements.

• System Design & Integration
• Deliver engineering work packages for the design and integration of complex fluid systems and development rigs.
• Produce and manage key design artefacts including schematics P&IDs system architectures layouts and component specifications.
• Conduct flow and pressure-drop calculations thermal assessments and component sizing as required.
• Build & Commissioning Support
• Support the physical build installation and commissioning of systems in collaboration with technicians suppliers and clients.
• Ensure systems are developed and commissioned safely efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Instrumentation & Controls Collaboration
• Work closely with Electrical and Control Systems Engineers to integrate instrumentation valves sensors heaters and data acquisition/control hardware.
• Ensure the design allows for effective measurement control and test capability.

• BEng or MEng in Mechanical Aerospace or Systems Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience designing and developing fluid mechanical systems in an R&D or prototype environment.
• Practical understanding of pipework design fittings flow/pressure/thermal effects and component selection.
• Familiarity with pressure flow temperature and electrical measurement devices and their integration.
• Competence producing P&IDs schematics mechanical layouts and associated design documentation.
• Experience supporting physical system builds rig assembly or hardware commissioning.Working knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems (e.g. National Instruments LabVIEW MATLAB).ction

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option we help customers make certain that their products materials processes and services are safe compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production our global laboratory network of scientists engineers and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality sustainable outcomes and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age disability ethnic origin gender marital status race religion responsibility of dependents sexual orientation or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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