Controls Systems Engineer - Dowty Propellers

General Electric Company; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. In this role, you will support the development of innovative control systems for propellers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. You will engage in exciting projects that involve both new applications and in-service product support, providing you with the opportunity to develop high-quality technical relationships with customers and suppliers. This dynamic position offers a chance to lead teams, influence project outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, all while enjoying a flexible working environment that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Performance related bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or automotive system design and control systems.
• Proven track record in developing high-integrity or safety-critical control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for propeller control systems within safety engineering frameworks.
• Lead technical activities with integrated project teams and junior engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Control systems analysis

Systems engineering

Safety engineering

Technical guidance

Education

BSc in Systems Engineering

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BSc in Aerospace Engineering

BSc in Design Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Doors requirements management tool

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers at Dowty Propellers reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will support the business in meeting customer requirements, quality, timescale and cost. Projects will include new applications and in-service product support.

Responsibilities:

1. Define requirement for propeller control systems within industry standard systems engineering (ARP4754) and safety engineering (ARP4761) frameworks
2. Propose cost-effective solutions for control systems
3. Analyse control system performance in simulation environments that integrate propeller, engine and airframe elements
4. Create requirements for controls units for subcontract design and manufacture
5. Develop high quality technical relationships with customers and suppliers
6. Lead technical activities with integrated project teams, and lead small teams of junior engineers
7. Provide technical guidance that influences outcomes to other people, supporting moderate complexity projects and/or tasks
8. Component or Sub-assembly level analysis or hardware ownership
9. Responsible for project planning activities, including work tasks, project scope, schedule and budget
10. Proactively anticipates events that impact customer deliverables and manage them
11. Proactively identifies and helps others recognize lessons learned
12. Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives including the development of control system processes, including developing and owning technical work instructions
13. Implement and maintain GE standard of compliance and policy
14. Some overseas travel may be required during project integration, testing and certification activities.

Essential Qualifications:

1. BSc in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace or Design Engineering, or equivalent
2. Experience in aerospace or automotive system design, control systems or embedded systems
3. Experience of analysis of control system behaviour, simulation, and test verification of control systems behaviour
4. Working knowledge of ARP4754 and ARP 4761
5. Proven track record in developing high-integrity or safety-critical control solutions
6. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
7. Working knowledge of Matlab and Simulink
8. Experience of Doors requirements management tool
9. Literate with Microsoft Office tools

Desired Characteristics:

1. Experience of working with rotating machinery control systems.
2. Experience of hydraulic system design and mechanical / systems integration
3. Experience of electro-hydraulic actuation or electro-mechanical actuation

Flexible Working

Dowty Propellers supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At Dowty Propellers we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to Dowty Propellers we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

1. Non-contributory Pension
2. Performance related bonus
3. Life Assurance
4. Group income protection
5. Private medical cover
6. Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes