Job summary

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence contractor is looking for 4x Avionic Systems Engineers to join them on a contract basis.

Key skills required for this role

Avionic Systems, Electrical Systems, Test, Integration, V&V

Important

Avionic/Electrical Systems

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence contractor is looking for 4x Avionic Systems Engineers to join them on a contract basis.

• Due to the nature of the work you must be a sole British National and either hold current SC Clearance or be eligible to obtain this.
• 12-month initial contract.
• Based in Broughton, hybrid working with 2-3 days a week onsite.
• Up to £67 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

The Aircraft Design Team provides technical solutions and develops modifications to military & civil aircraft.

This can include the introduction of new aircraft avionic or mission systems, RF & antenna systems and electrical power generation/ distribution equipment/systems.

Main Duties:

• Developing modification proposals with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for the introduction of new or upgraded electrical & RF avionics & mission systems capabilities.
• Supporting the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Taking ownership of modification packages through the entire design lifecycle.
• Customer liaison to develop concepts and documentation of requirements.
• Liaison with OEM and other suppliers to gather understanding and suitable documentation to facilitate detailed installation/ integration design.
• Analysis of systems design issues, determination of actions & solutions.
• Initial system design & liaison with the detail design team to develop the final solution.
• Managing the development of modifications to the aircraft by planning & administration of the Modification Design Processes.
• Liaison with the Production Organisation to solve problems arising in installation.
• Production of test documentation & other analyses/ reports.
• Liaison with test/ production engineers to complete test regime.
• Production of modification control documentation & subsequent certification of the resulting modification with CAA, EASA, MAA or other certification requirements.
• Liaison with Certification Authorities.
• Production & review of modifications to the Aircraft Document Set.
• Ensuring that all engineering activities undertaken are conducted in accordance with RUK and site procedures that reflects best practice and is in accordance with the relevant governance agencies procedures.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, avionic engineering, physics or similar.
• Recent experience in the design, integration & certification of aircraft avionic & electronic systems at a senior level.
• Wide knowledge of current avionic & military sensors & systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft power generation & distribution systems
• Understanding and experience of the Systems Engineering life cycle.
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline team in the aerospace industry.