Aerospace DO-254 System / Hardware / Electronics Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a DO-254 System Engineer, focusing on the design and development of cutting-edge electric actuator controllers for Urban Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid and remote working arrangements, allowing you to contribute to innovative aerospace projects from various locations. Collaborate with a talented team, applying your extensive experience in aerospace product development and DO-254 standards to deliver high-quality solutions. Embrace the opportunity to grow within an organization that values teamwork and offers a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee benefits

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in aerospace product development on DO-254 projects.
• Engineering degree with an electronics bias or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to deliver DO-254 projects through certification.
• Plan, design, and validate electronic controllers for aerospace systems.

Skills

DO-254 projects

Aerospace product development

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering Degree (Electronics bias)

Tools

FPGA-based systems

Power electronics design

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting DO-254 System / Hardware / Electronics Engineers to join the Software & Electronics Hardware team.

The primary focus of the role will be to support the design and development of electric actuator controller products for Urban Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft.

This role will be predominantly based in the Stirling Dynamics Bristol office with occasional travel to clients’ sites as required. We offer flexible working options, including hybrid and fully remote arrangements, and staff can choose to work from our parent company Expleo’s offices in Preston or Derby if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering expertise to deliver DO-254 projects through to certification.
• Plan, design, specify, verify, and validate electronic controllers for electromechanical aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• An Engineering Degree, ideally with an electronics bias, or relevant experience.

Skills

• Professional attitude and good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enjoys teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple requirements.
• Pragmatic, systematic, and self-motivated to complete tasks successfully.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years aerospace product development experience on DO-254 projects.
• Experience at Senior or Principal Engineer level.
• Deriving and specifying hardware requirements.
• Design and specification of system electronics architecture, including both simple and complex electronics.
• Experience with power electronics and motor drive design.
• Knowledge of DO-254 planning and development phases, including SOI audits.
• Applied knowledge of DO-160 standards.
• Experience with electromechanical position sensors such as LVDT, RVDT, and encoders.
• Experience with FPGA-based systems.

We offer a range of employee benefits and organize regular social events to foster team bonding.