Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics & Controls

ZipRecruiter; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Avionics and Controls. In this pivotal role, you will engage in hands-on engineering work while mentoring junior team members. You will coordinate systems engineering activities, develop control system architectures, and ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards. This dynamic firm values flexible working and offers a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and eager to take on new challenges, this is an exciting opportunity for you to grow your career.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace avionics and control systems required.
• Hands-on experience across the system design lifecycle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support avionics systems engineering activities.
• Develop control system architectures and manage requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering Principles

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Jama Connect

IBM DOORS

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics & Controls

Element Digital Engineering is a leading provider of specialist engineering simulation, design, and consultancy support to clients across many industries – including Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Built Environment and Chemical Process – in the UK and internationally. As a part of our team, you will play a central role in providing our clients with design support and verification services, operational troubleshooting, and technical safety assessments.

We are looking to recruit a Systems Engineer with experience of aerospace Avionics and Control systems to work on projects supporting some of our aerospace clients. This position will involve plenty of hands-on work coupled with the coaching and development of more junior team members. This position can be based at either our Derby, Bristol or Wimborne offices.

Responsibilities

1. Coordination and support of Controls and Avionics systems engineering activities on a range of projects, including:

1. Requirements definition and management at system, sub-system, and equipment levels. Development and improvement of requirement specifications with cross-functional teams.
2. Development of control system architectures, concepts and solutions.
3. Development of systems engineering artifacts and activities (e.g., project plans, analysis, reports, etc).
4. Drafting of equipment and software specifications.

1. System certification and of system verification documentation, including design verification plans and requirement verification modules.
2. Collaboration with and reporting to customer representatives; tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices, and quality processes; contributing to continuous improvement.
3. Management and resolution of problems/queries that arise from development and qualification activity.

We are looking for people who have:

• A Bachelors, Masters degree, or PhD in a relevant engineering, science or applied mathematics discipline.
• A good understanding of and experience in the application of Systems Engineering principles and practices (e.g., requirements management, functional analysis, concept, system design).
• Hands-on experience across the system design lifecycle for aerospace controls/avionics systems using industry standards such as ARP4754, ARP4761, DO254 and DO178C, including the integration of the controls of multiple systems.
• Knowledge and experience with ARINC systems, data buses, integrated modular avionics would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of Aerospace certification standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, Parts 25 and 33) and processes in relation to controls and avionics systems.
• Experience in the use of requirements management tools such as Jama Connect, IBM DOORS or similar.
• Excellent project management and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ideally be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) or actively working towards chartership status.
• Enjoy client and colleague interaction, take responsibility for delivery, and want the opportunity to work within a growing and dynamic engineering team.

Why work for Element Digital Engineering?

Our highest priority is to run a business in which individuals take responsibility for delivering high quality services to our customers while enjoying what they do. We offer competitive compensation, rewards, and a dynamic and flexible working environment that help support this aim.

We are strong supporters of flexible working and will consider a range of working patterns for this role. Please note that on-site attendance at one of our offices (Derby / Bristol / Wimborne) will be required for at least one day per week.

It is an exciting time to join our team, so if the thought of taking the initiative, developing yourself and embracing new challenges sounds exciting, we would like to hear from you.