Careers

We are the UK’s leading independent transonic wind tunnel and we are always looking for talent in a wide range of disciplines including: electrical, electronic, software, mechanical engineering.

Working for ARA, individuals play an integral part in the development of world leading capabilities that emerge from the challenges posed by our customers at the cutting edge of aerodynamic research.  ARA boasts a wide international customer base of aircraft manufacturers who require new and novel solutions to achieve highly accurate results from wind tunnel trials conducted at ARA.

We are committed to investing in the development of candidates and ensure they become a fully rounded professionals throughout their career. 

If you are interested in joining us please see the vacancies listed below for the roles we are currently recruiting and how to apply. Do not be put off by the list of our requirements, even if you don’t match all of these, each application will be assessed on its own merit. We are eager to find people who have a passion for teamwork, with a positive attitude, integrity and a willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues.

In summary, if you are passionate about aerospace and engineering as we are, and you think you meet some of these skills, we would love to hear from you.


Contact us

Aircraft Research Association Limited

Manton Lane, Bedford, England MK41 7PF

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.