Senior Avionics Systems Engineer
Our client, in their own words
We are driven by a single purpose: to Rethink the Skies. We connect the unconnected and offer sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the modern world. As part of our team, you will be part of an extraordinary effort to create a more sustainable future for aviation. You will learn, grow, inspire and be inspired.
Systems Engineering, Electrical & Avionics Team
The team oversees everything relating to systems engineering, electrical & avionics on the aircraft. The team’s responsibilities include developing and representing the vehicle system architecture, managing requirements for the aircraft, developing and integrating electrics and avionics, flight test instrumentation, and systems safety.
The opportunity
The role presents a unique opportunity to design and develop aircraft Avionics systems from requirement capture through to system test and verification. This is a hands-on engineering role involving the development of a completely new airframe and input into the creation of a new Avionics team.
* Design and development of aircraft avionics systems: Electronic Flight Instrument Systems, Flight Management Systems, Communication, Navigation, and Identification systems design. You will be central to the success of the programme by technically driving the programme to define, plan and manage the activities in support of aircraft avionics design work.
* Develop system and equipment specifications: Writing Interface Control Documents, management of supplier engineering, selecting equipment, producing wiring schematics, test procedures, system testing and validation and verification activities. Contributing to the quality, safety and integrity of the aircraft, ensuring accuracy and precision when preparing technical documentation, including specifications and reports.
* Development of a completely new airframe: Working with the Programmes team, providing input into Statements of Work, supporting engineers for vehicle system testing and providing technical support for development programmes.
* Future flight test planning and aircraft development: Working closely with Engineering and other teams on all aspects of aircraft development, you will provide analysis results and support decision-making to inform future flight test planning and aircraft development work.
* People management: once the team expands, you will be responsible for not only building and guiding your team towards achieving organisational goals but also for ensuring their personal and professional growth and well-being.
Your skills and experience
* Good education in engineering which may be by means of a degree-level qualification or HNC/HND-level qualification in engineering, plus experience in a relevant role or equivalents from the UK or other educational systems, or by suitable experience.
* Proven experience in the Aerospace industry with an emphasis on Flight Deck Avionics.
* Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical documentation in plain English.
* Exposure to processes across the product ARP4754 lifecycle from concept through to production.
* An awareness of CAA/EASA/FAA certification procedures and operational rules.
* Ideally, you will have experience in, or desire for, building, leading, developing and nurturing a high-performing team. This role demands a passion for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where each team member feels valued and empowered.
* Whilst producing 2D and 3D designs for electrical wiring diagrams or cable harness installation drawings is not an essential requirement, we will consider applicants with these added skills.
Benefits
Our client is a values-driven and people-focused team, and their suite of benefits is centred on both employee well-being and work-life balance.
Their team receives a generous holiday allowance and work shorter Fridays. With the option for hybrid working and other flexibility choices, you will have the ability to manage your schedule in a way that suits your personal and professional needs. The Pension and Life Assurance schemes will support your financial security, providing peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Further mental, emotional and physical wellbeing support for the team includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a leading Private Medical Insurance scheme and a Health Cash Plan.
Overall, these benefits not only support employee well-being and work-life balance but also demonstrate their commitment to our team’s overall health, financial security, and personal development.