Lead Avionics & Electrical Design Engineer

Airbus; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement growth

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Pension contributions (up to 8%)

Share incentive plans

Bikes to Work scheme

Job summary

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Chief Avionic Design Engineer to lead the Avionics & Electrical Design team from concept through manufacture. You will own technical quality, guide a small team of engineers, and ensure solutions meet customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.

You will drive avionics design strategies, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality helicopter customisations.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Avionic/Electrical/Aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of aircraft system safety analysis processes.
• Proficient with CATIA V5, AutoCAD and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards (CAA Part 21, CS27/CS29).
• Ability to plan design activities across multiple packages.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience supervising a design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics & electrical engineering from concept to design and test.
• Ensure on-time avionics contributions to timelines and quotes.
• Develop and mentor a team of avionic/electrical engineers.
• Act as design signatory & Compliance Verification Engineer.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve design issues.
• Develop cost-effective design solutions and new procedures.
• Document work packages to meet certification and airworthiness requirements.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and tech advances.
• Lead design reviews and ensure integration of modules into the product.

Skills

Degree level knowledge in Avionic / E&

Regulatory awareness (CAA Part 21/CS27

CATIA V5 / Autodesk AutoCAD / PLM

Design team leadership

Project scheduling & planning

Reading drawings & specs

Experience as design signatory

Education

Engineering degree in Avionic / Electrical / Aerospace

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Tools

CATIA V5

Autodesk AutoCAD

PLM systems (Enovia SmarTeam, ARAS)

Job description

Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Chief Avionic Design Engineer to lead the Avionics & Electrical Design team from concept through manufacture. You will own technical quality, guide a small team of engineers, and ensure solutions meet customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.

You will drive avionics design strategies, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality helicopter customisations.