Part 21J Electrical/Avionics Engineer — Certification Lead

Manpower UK; Little Bookham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK seeks an experienced Part 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineer to join a fast-growing aircraft modification team in Frimley, UK. The role focuses on certification of large aircraft modifications and ensuring compliance with EASA and customer requirements.

The position involves leading design activities, coordinating with global teams, and delivering on-aircraft test witnessing and ICA/Ela documentation. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Avionics, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience with EASA Part 21J Design Organisation and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience delivering large aircraft modification projects with compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Electrical / Avionics Engineering Manager and work with global teams across time zones.
• Identify requirements and develop solutions for active and future projects.
• Lead design activities to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Resolve certification, integration, and design issues for electrical and avionics modifications.
• Lead certification activities, including on-aircraft test witnessing.
• Prepare and review ICA documentation including wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and SSM/ELA items.
• Prepare certification documentation: test plans, compliance statements, system safety assessments, and EWIS documents.
• Represent the organisation in customer meetings (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI).
• Provide on-site customer support during project embodiment and implementation phases.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Avionics Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

EASA Part 21J Design Organisation experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Ability to work across multiple programmes

Job description

Manpower UK seeks an experienced Part 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineer to join a fast-growing aircraft modification team in Frimley, UK. The role focuses on certification of large aircraft modifications and ensuring compliance with EASA and customer requirements.

The position involves leading design activities, coordinating with global teams, and delivering on-aircraft test witnessing and ICA/Ela documentation. Occasional travel is expected.