Avionics Systems Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Bretton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Aircraft Avionic and/or Electrical Systems Engineer for a 6 to 12-month contract in the UK. The role involves supporting aircraft projects, integrating and certifying avionic and electrical systems. Candidates should have a solid background in aerospace regulations and hold SC security clearance. The position offers flexibility between remote and on-site work, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with design, integration, and certification of aircraft avionic and electrical systems.
• Familiar with FAA or EASA regulations.
• Possess current SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Design Engineers to support production of documentation.
• Collate design data through the PDM tool.
• Produce certification evidence forms for approval.
• Create test documentation and analyses.
• Manage modification control documentation.

Skills

Avionic Systems Engineering

Electrical Systems Engineering

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Windchill PDM

Job description

Overview

6 - 12 Month Contract
Inside IR35 - £55 - £65 per hour umbrella
Mostly remote with occasional site visits (full time on site can also be accommodated)

The Contractor Engineer is required to undertake a role within the Aircraft Systems Design Team of our client's Airborne ISR business, supporting aircraft projects. The work shall be performed under both civil and military regulatory environments. The successful candidate will report into the System Engineering team.

The work to be undertaken is to collate, acquire and log design data and product conformity to enable successful test and certification of a wide range of aircraft modifications. Examples include aircraft system configuration states, weight analysis, flammability test reporting and evidencing equipment declarations and production of certification letters.

This role is suited to an aircraft Avionic and/or Electrical Systems Engineer with experience in the integration and certification of aircraft avionic & electrical systems within an aerospace environment. A high level of attention to detail is required. The role can be tasked based and therefore it may be performed remotely or at our on-site offices with flexible hours of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with modification Design Engineers to support the production of modification documentation.
• Identifying, collating and referencing design data through the project Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) tool and network files.
• Producing certification evidence forms and letters to allow modifications to be submitted for Certification Validation Engineer (CVE) approval.
• Production of test documentation and other analyses/reports.
• Production of modification control documentation.

Key Attributes

• Essential:
• Experience as an Avionic and/or Electrical Systems Engineer involving design, integration and certification of aircraft avionic & electrical systems within an aerospace design organisation.
• Understanding and experience of working to initial airworthiness regulations - e.g. FAA or EASA regulations: FAR 23, FAR 25, CS 23, CS 25, etc.
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering team within the aerospace industry.
• UK National, no dual nationality and holder of current SC security clearance (eligible to transfer)
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of military aircraft modification and certification processes e.g. DAOS, application of DEF-STAN.
• Use of electrical/wiring design tools and wiring diagram creation e.g. AutoCAD