Aviation Certification Engineer, Avionics & Electrical

Civil Aviation Authority; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Related Supplement

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a Design and Certification Specialist in Avionics & Electrical Systems at Gatwick. This role supports ICAO State of Design obligations and oversees certification activities across civil aerospace domains.

You will engage with industry and regulators, review parts/design changes, and help maintain safety standards in a hybrid working environment. Closing date: 31 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of certification in Aircraft and/or Rotorcraft Avionics & Electrical Systems.
• Experience achieving Certification Signatory or CVE within Industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate certification projects and advise on airworthiness.
• Review submissions from UK Design Organisations and bilateral validations.
• Lead liaison with regulators to ensure continued airworthiness.

Skills

Electrical Systems

EMC & HIRF

IFE & Power Outlets

Flight Management Systems

Indicating & Recording Systems

Autoflight Systems

Wireless Transmission Capabilities

Integrated Modular Avionics

Education

Equivalent qualification

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a Design and Certification Specialist in Avionics & Electrical Systems at Gatwick. This role supports ICAO State of Design obligations and oversees certification activities across civil aerospace domains.

You will engage with industry and regulators, review parts/design changes, and help maintain safety standards in a hybrid working environment. Closing date: 31 October 2026.