Electrical Technical Team Leader

Airbus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Technical Team Leader to oversee the development and maintenance of electrical systems for laboratory test means. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure the proper functioning of systems, and contribute to innovative technological discussions. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive working environment, and opportunities for personal development in a diverse team focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems and avionics.
• Proven experience in team leadership to deliver on key objectives.
• Experience in stakeholder management with both external and internal parties.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical lead on large laboratory test means developments.
• Ensure maintenance of electrical systems on all laboratory test means.
• Support the technical team in their day-to-day activities for design and maintenance.

Skills

Experience with electrical systems and avionics

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Security Clearance: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

Travel Required: Occasional travel within UK

Location: Filton Bristol (60% of your working week must be office based)

Type: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000 e‑learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health/dental/eye, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption/shared parental/caregiving leave, purpose‑built maternity rooms on site
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, employee representative groups (Gender, LGBTQ, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero‑carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So whats your next change?

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Technical Team Leader to support the development, build and maintenance of ground‑based laboratory test means within the Airbus Flight and Integration Test Centre in Filton. The Electrical Technical Team Leader will be responsible for the successful development and maintenance of electrical systems within our portfolio of laboratory test means. The Test Centre values are KTOPS – Kindness, Trust, Open‑mindedness, be Positive & Solidarity. If you identify with the above we would love to have you as part of our team!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Act as the electrical lead on large laboratory test means developments.
• Ensure maintenance of electrical systems on all laboratory test means is conducted and that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Support the technical team in their day‑to‑day activities for design, maintenance, modification, integration and build of new/existing laboratory test means.
• Lead the delivery of cost estimations and top‑level planning for new laboratory test means requests.
• Contribute to transnational working groups looking at new technologies and ways of working for the Test Means of Tomorrow.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience with electrical systems and avionics.
• Proven experience in team leadership to deliver on key objectives.
• Experience in stakeholder management with both external and internal parties.
• Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process. Examples may include accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long‑term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt in just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Testing

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