Role Overview
The role is for a Fuel System Engineer to lead the SafeLeak R&T project. The role will entail engineering activities associated with system equipment technology development. Successful candidates need to have a background in aerospace engineering with a good knowledge of system design principles, including early design activities such as specifications of equipment, test means and system installation. A knowledge of the specific Airbus system design processes and the TRL process would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
* Internal leadership of an R&T project focussing on the development of a new item of equipment in the fuel system, required for Airbus next generation aircraft.
* Evaluating equipment supplier technology proposals, and selecting a suitable supplier for future collaboration. Initiating and progressing the process to set up that collaboration with the selected supplier.
* Authoring technical deliverables and analyses as part of the progression of the project from TRL3 to 4, including technical specifications, installation reports and architecture dossiers.
* Preparing a review pack for a status review with key internal stakeholders at the end of the year, including a multi-year plan to reach TRL6.
Key Skills
Essential
* Experience within Aviation/ Aerospace
* Ability to communicate with key stakeholders within the business (system specialists and R&T programme team), and with Airbus system suppliers
Desirable
* Knowledge of Avionic Fuel Systems
* Knowledge of Project management
* Technology development following the TRL process
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