Avionics Design Engineer

Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm is seeking Avionics Design Engineers for full-time, permanent roles in the UK or Belfast. The role involves developing design solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the sales and airworthiness teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of EASA experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and the ability to work autonomously. This position offers an opportunity to work with a prestigious client in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an EASA Part 21J environment or similar.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead projects.
• Exhibit a high level of personal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and development of design solutions.
• Review designs and changes for regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for aircraft inspection.

Skills

Strong understanding of EASA/FAA regulations

Solid working experience of AutoCAD

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative and innovative engineering solutions

Strong communications and presentation skills

Education

Current Aeronautical Engineering/Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Oaklands Global are currently recruiting Avionics Design Engineers on behalf of a leading global aviation client that provides aircraft engineering, maintenance, and technical support to airlines, lessors, and private operators. These are full-time, permanent roles, based in either the UK or Belfast.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and development of design solutions and associated documentation.
• Initial review and check of designs and changes for regulatory compliance.
• Liaison with customers, suppliers and OEM's, to include onsite visits for aircraft inspection and design validation as required.
• Represent the company professionally at a technical level.
• Liaison with production and maintenance organisations depending on the project scope.
• Support the Sales and Technical Sales teams with the preparation of quotations for customers when required.
• Support the Airworthiness team by assisting with the review of audit findings and propose necessary corrective and preventative action(s).
• Positively engage in all design activities and engineering meetings.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of EASA/FAA regulations which include Part 21 & EASA design standards.
• Current Aeronautical Engineering/Engineering Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in an EASA Part 21J environment (or similar design engineering role).
• Solid working experience of AutoCAD (or other design software) and MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, team player.
• Strong communications and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Creative and innovative with respect to the engineering solutions required.
• Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, thereby maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality under commercial pressure.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects/customers at any one time.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead projects.

Why work with Oaklands Global?

We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses.

At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care.

We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.