Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Guidant Global; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is recruiting a Landing Gear Systems Engineer for Airbus in Filton. You will support design, development and modification of braking and steering systems for ATA32, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-integrity aircraft systems.

This role suits an aerospace systems engineer with avionics experience, who can work autonomously and collaboratively, ensuring requirements are cascaded and validated throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Aerospace avionics experience required.
• Experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Experience with Validation and Verification activities.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Customer-focused in a matrix organisation.
• Proactive, methodical and detail-oriented approach.
• Preference for at least 1 year in aeronautical/aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development and modification of braking and steering systems.
• Collaborate with ATA32 engineers, signatories and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with Systems, Structures, Certification, Chief Engineering, Procurement and external vendors.
• Support Airbus Commercial ATA32 systems engineering activities.
• Introduce new functionality into aircraft systems.
• Ensure requirements are defined, cascaded and followed throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support system development to meet technical and operational requirements.
• Contribute to phase reviews and V&V activities.
• Ensure engineering work meets safety, technical, process and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate work packages with multiple stakeholders.
• Deliver work on time, within cost and quality.

Skills

Avionics experience

Systems engineering

Validation & Verification

Aircraft systems knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Matrix organisation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Location: Filton, Bristol - 80% onsite
Hours: 35 hours per week over 4.5 days, worked between 7am and 7pm subject to business requirements
Rate: 22.43 per hour PAYE
Umbrella rate: 30.00 per hour
Travel: Occasional
Clearance: BPSS+ clearance required
Interview process: One-stage virtual interview

Bring your aerospace systems expertise to a technically challenging role supporting the continued development of aircraft landing gear systems.

Guidant Global is recruiting a Landing Gear Systems Engineer on behalf of Airbus to join its engineering team in Filton. You will support development and modification activities across ATA32 landing gear systems, subsystems and equipment, with a particular focus on braking and steering systems.

This opportunity would suit an aerospace Systems Engineer or Junior Systems Engineer with avionics experience who is looking to broaden their technical knowledge and contribute to complex aircraft systems projects. Landing gear experience would be advantageous, but it is not essential.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the design, development and modification of aircraft braking and steering systems
• Working collaboratively with ATA32 engineers, authorised signatories and multidisciplinary teams
• Engaging with Systems, Structures, Certification, Chief Engineering, Procurement and external vendors
• Supporting Airbus Commercial ATA32 systems engineering activities
• Helping to introduce new functionality into aircraft systems
• Ensuring requirements are clearly defined, cascaded and followed throughout the development lifecycle
• Supporting system development to ensure technical and operational requirements are achieved
• Contributing to phase reviews and Validation and Verification activities
• Ensuring engineering work meets applicable safety, technical, process and procedural requirements
• Supporting work packages and coordinating activities involving multiple stakeholders
• Delivering work in line with agreed time, cost and quality expectations
• Identifying potential compliance risks and acting with integrity at all times

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Aerospace avionics experience
• Systems engineering experience within an aerospace environment
• Experience of Validation and Verification activities
• Good understanding of aircraft systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience working with multiple technical stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• A proactive, methodical and detail-focused approach
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of assigned activities
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective relationships in a matrix organisation

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of aircraft landing gear systems
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Experience of braking or steering systems
• Knowledge of Particular Risk Analysis testing
• Experience of work package or project team management
• Experience leading complex activities involving multiple stakeholders
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical background
• At least one year of aeronautical or aerospace engineering experience

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical aerospace environment and build valuable experience across aircraft systems development, modification and verification. You will collaborate with experienced specialists from across engineering, certification, procurement and the supply chain, giving you exposure to the wider aircraft development lifecycle.

The position is open to developing engineers with strong avionics and systems engineering foundations, making it a valuable opportunity to deepen your knowledge of landing gear, braking, steering and hydraulic systems.

Inclusive Recruitment

Guidant Global is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require additional support at any stage, please let us know.