Aircraft Systems Engineer

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan

Retirement plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in London is seeking an innovative Aircraft Systems Engineer to join a premier aerospace technology firm. You will lead design, development, integration, and testing of electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and environmental control systems for aircraft.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance, safety, and reliability, and to meet aviation standards and regulations. Strong problem solving and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aircraft systems design, development, or integration.
• Familiarity with system engineering principles, V&V, and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate various aircraft systems (electrical, hydraulic, fuel, environmental).
• Perform system analysis, modeling, and simulation to predict performance.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Conduct system testing and validation in lab and on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration and performance issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, flight test, and customer support teams.
• Ensure designs comply with aviation standards and regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for system design.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

About the Role

A premier aerospace technology firm is seeking an innovative Aircraft Systems Engineer to join their expanding team in East London . This role is pivotal in the design, development, integration, and testing of complex aircraft systems, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental control systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements. The ideal candidate possesses strong engineering fundamentals, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for advancing aviation technology. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of flight within a globally recognized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate various aircraft systems (e.g., electrical, hydraulic, fuel, environmental control).
• Perform system analysis, modeling, and simulation to predict performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and test plans.
• Conduct system testing and validation, both in laboratory environments and on aircraft.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system integration and performance issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, flight test, and customer support teams to ensure successful system implementation.
• Ensure all designs and processes comply with relevant aviation standards and regulations.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for aircraft systems design and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in aircraft systems design, development, or integration.
• Proven expertise in at least one major aircraft system domain (e.g., power distribution, flight controls, environmental control systems).
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles, including requirements management, V&V, and integration.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, simulation software like MATLAB/Simulink).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience in cross-functional team environments.
• Familiarity with aviation certification processes and regulations applicable to aircraft systems in East London .

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and technical specialization. This position, based in East London , allows you to work on exciting projects and contribute to significant advancements in aviation technology.