Overview:
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.
As part of our continued growth in Aircraft development, we are seeking an Engineering Automation Developer to support the development of next-generation electric rotorcraft (eVTOL) platforms.
This role focuses on the development of automation tools and software solutions that enhance engineering efficiency across CAD design, stress analysis, and finite element modelling (FEM). You will play a key role in enabling digital transformation by reducing manual effort, improving consistency, and accelerating engineering workflows across multidisciplinary teams.
This is a highly impactful role at the intersection of software development and aerospace engineering, supporting scalable and efficient delivery of complex engineering activities.
This role is Hybrid working in Bristol.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts to support engineering workflows across design and analysis domains
Create automation solutions for 3DX CAD environments, improving model creation, modification, and data extraction processes
Develop and implement Python scripts for stress analysis workflows, enabling automated calculations, data processing, and reporting
Support the automation of finite element modelling (FEM) processes, including model setup, execution, and post-processing
Integrate automation solutions into toolchains and engineering environments, ensuring compatibility and usability
Collaborate with design, stress, and systems engineers to identify opportunities for workflow optimisation and automation
Develop data processing and analysis tools, supporting comparison of simulation, test, and design data
Support standardisation of engineering processes through repeatable and robust automation solutions
Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines and version-controlled automation frameworks where applicable
Produce clear and maintainable technical documentation for developed tools and scripts
Support verification and validation of automated processes, ensuring accuracy and reliability
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across engineering workflows
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
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Chartered engineer or working towards chartered status within a recognised and relevant professional body.
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Applications are invited from candidates who may hold HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline in concert with significant and demonstrable subject matter expertise in the system domain
Essential skills:
Strong experience in Python programming for engineering or data-driven application.
Understanding of finite element modelling (FEM) workflows, including pre- and post-processing
Knowledge of engineering analysis methods, particularly stress and structural analysis workflows
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking capability
Ability to develop robust, maintainable, and scalable software solutions
Good communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Desired skills:
Knowledge of FEA tools (e.g. Nastran, Abaqus, Ansys or similar) and associated automation approaches
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in engineering environments
Understanding of MBSE or digital engineering approaches
Exposure to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) or eVTOL platforms
Knowledge of data integration across simulation, test, and design environments
Experience:
- Experience developing automation tools for CAD or simulation environments (e.g. 3DX, CATIA, or similar)
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Experience with data processing, analysis, and visualisation techniques
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Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)
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Experience with CAD automation and parametric modelling workflows
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Experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform and APIs
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Experience in aerospace or safety‑critical industries
What do I need before I apply:
Benefits:
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
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We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
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Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
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Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:-
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
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Communicating and promoting vacancies
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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
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Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
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Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
