Senior Design Engineer

  • Arca Resourcing Ltd
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • 24/04/2026
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Job Description

Senior Design Engineer - outside IR35

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in multiple 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 and secondary 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 airframe structures (primary and/or secondary)
  • Confident user of CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE (3Dx)
  • Experience operating at design check / approval level is a strong advantage
  • Composite design experience would be beneficial

Details:

  • Contract: 4 5 months initially outside IR35
  • Location: Bristol with hybrid working

If you would like to know more about these design engineer opportunities, please apply for immediate consideration.