Aircraft Power Systems Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

Manpower Group (UK); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12-month role in Cheltenham with a mix of three days onsite and two days remote. The contract is inside IR35 and Umbrella-based, with rate negotiable.

The role focuses on systems engineering throughout the lifecycle, translating aircraft-level requirements into qualification strategies for the power system, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to test planning and validation.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Physics or similar.
• Experience in aviation, automotive, or embedded systems development with adherence to industry standards.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of verification strategies and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and contribute to systems engineering across functional groups to meet performance and cost targets.
• Translate customer aircraft-level requirements into qualification strategies for the power system.
• Author qualification test plans and procedures with TE and Qualification Teams.
• Support continuous improvement activities such as PSR, Kaizen, and 5S.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations in English for internal and external customers.
• Plan, estimate, and manage activities to meet project schedules.
• Participate in certification compliance activities and design reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Coaching staff

Education

Engineering degree or HND

Tools

Test equipment

Verification strategies

Automated testing scripts

Job description

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12-month role in Cheltenham with a mix of three days onsite and two days remote. The contract is inside IR35 and Umbrella-based, with rate negotiable.

The role focuses on systems engineering throughout the lifecycle, translating aircraft-level requirements into qualification strategies for the power system, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. You will lead cross-functional teams and contribute to test planning and validation.