Lead Air Systems Electrical / Avionics Design Engineer

The Lead Air Systems Electrical / Avionics Design Engineer is required to undertake a leading role within the Aircraft Systems Design Team supporting multiple aircraft projects across all Airborne Solutions sites (Harlow, Broughton and Waddington).


Main Duties: 

• The Lead Air Systems Electrical / Avionics Design Engineer will report to the Airborne Solutions Principal Systems Engineer.
• This role is ideally suited to an aircraft avionic engineer with industry related experience.
• Customer liaison to develop customer concepts and documentation of requirements.
• Supporting the Engineering Manager in the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Liaison with Original Equipment Manufacturers and other suppliers to gather detailed understanding and suitable documentation to facilitate detailed installation/ integration design.
• Initial system design and subsequent liaison with the detail design team to develop the final solution in a timely manner.
• Liaison with the Production Organisation to solve problems arising in installation.
• Production of test documentation and other analyses/ reports.
• Liaison with test/ production engineers to complete test regime as required.
• Production of modification control documentation and subsequent certification of the resulting modification with CAA, EASA, MAA or other certification requirements as appropriate.
• Liaison with Certification Authorities as required.
• Production of aircraft Technical Publications supplements.
• Presenting information at both internal and external design reviews.
• Developing design solutions to meet new customer requirements.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, avionic engineering, physics or similar engineering or scientific discipline.
• Proven experience in the design, integration and certification of aircraft avionic and electronic systems at a senior level in either a civil or military environment.
• Wide knowledge of current avionic sensors and systems.
• Thorough understanding and experience of the Systems Engineering life cycle and the ability to lead teams through the Systems Engineering process.
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering team within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in leading engineering teams.
• Experience in developing technical specifications on and technically managing sub-contractors for a/c modifications and/or packages of work.
• Holder of current SC security clearance (RSL will sponsor as required).
• Experience of customer facing environments.
• Experience in the support of production organisations from within a design organisation.
• Knowledge of civil and military modification and certification processes
• Experience in a position of authority (team leader/ deputy) within a design organisation.
• Knowledge of EASA/ FAA certification requirements.
• Knowledge of current military certification requirements.