Landing Gear Verification & Validation Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Filton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Landing Gear Verification and Validation Engineer for a 6-month contract located at Filton, on-site. The role involves delivering V&V tasks to time, quality, and cost targets, and collaborating with senior engineers and external suppliers to ensure robust engineering solutions.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of professional experience, a degree in Engineering, strong English communication, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Systems engineering experience
• Knowledge of aircraft systems
• Strong communication and English fluency
• Data analysis and report writing
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and technical curiosity

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering tasks on time, on quality, and on cost
• Define technical requirements and perform analyses to gain approvals
• Update progress reporting for Engineering Leaders
• Execute V&V strategies, test definitions and analyses
• Produce high-quality validation and verification reports complying with requirements
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during development or operation
• Engage with Senior Engineers, Specialists and Leaders for alignment
• Support other engineers and foster knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Prepare technical documentation for milestones and design reviews

Skills

Systems Engineering

Aircraft systems

Communication

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a Landing Gear Verification and Validation Engineer to join them on a 6-month contract with possible extension.

Role: Landing Gear Verification and Validation Engineer

Location: Filton - fully onsite

Hourly Rate: £50 per hour via an Umbrella company, inside IR35

Hours: 35 per week

Clearance: BPSS required before starting

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for delivery of engineering tasks in the projects / mission assigned and personally delivering on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery technical solutions for the assigned scope.
• Define technical requirements, perform technical analyses, write plans, accomplishment summaries etc. to achieve approval from Senior Engineers and Specialists.
• Critique and validate task planning, and regularly update progress reporting for Engineering Leaders.
• Execute V&V strategies, test definition and technical analyses for the assigned scope.
• Responsible for high quality of engineering deliverables related to validation and verification evidence / reports, ensuring compliance to applicable requirements prior to submission for review.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues encountered during development or in-service operation within the assigned scope, developing and substantiating robust solutions.
• Engage regularly with Senior Engineers, Specialists and Engineering Leaders to gain support, agreement and ensure alignment.
• Support other engineers, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Prepare technical documentation (reports, specifications, presentations) to support project milestones, design reviews, etc.

Requirements:

• Required Experience: 2-5 years of professional experience.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
• Systems Engineering experience
• Knowledge/understanding of aircraft systems
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• Data analysis, report writing, and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in technical challenges