Job Title: Aerospace Engineering Manager
The role reports to the Head of Engineering and involves managing the Aerospace Engineering Team, providing technical expertise for new product development, including the Banshee NG (Next Generation).
Responsibilities:
1. Lead, plan, and direct a team of professional engineers in a design, development, and analysis environment.
2. Provide technical leadership to projects, ensuring successful integration of inputs from aerospace experts, and collaborate with Programme/Project Managers and other functions to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
3. Manage and mentor the Aerospace Engineering Team to support business growth.
4. Review and approve technical documentation such as design reports, drawings, and flight test plans.
5. Offer technical support and advice to customers and internal teams, including field services.
6. Support flight trials and customer flight tests, with an estimated 10% overseas travel.
This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week, based at our Ashford site, with hybrid working options.
Essential Experience:
1. Managing complex engineering projects through their full lifecycle.
2. High-level technical understanding of disciplines like aerodynamics, aerostructures, aeroelasticity, flight dynamics, and composite materials, alongside broad aerospace knowledge.
3. Experience working with Project Managers to keep projects on track.
4. Understanding of other engineering disciplines for effective system integration.
5. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and proven line management experience.
6. Experience managing customer expectations and presenting engineering solutions.
Qualifications:
Degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with extensive relevant experience, preferably in aircraft, UAS, or missile design environments.
Benefits:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Generous holiday allowance
* Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance
* Matched pension contributions and life assurance
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Employee discount portal with various benefits
* Holiday Trading up to 5 days
* Support for Armed Forces community
* Payroll Giving and volunteering opportunities, including STEM ambassador days in schools
Why Join QinetiQ?
Join us as we expand into new markets worldwide. Our success stems from our appetite for innovation and tackling complex challenges. Experience a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment where your perspectives and disciplines blend to solve problems and realize your potential.
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