Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Ro

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer for a permanent role in Aylesbury, England. The position offers a salary of £48,000–£50,000 per annum and is full-time onsite.

You will manage the engine system architecture, perform FMECAs, and drive documentation across Design Justification Documents, Software Requirements Specifications, and Engine Test Plans. You will lead system-level analyses, collaborate with the Project Manager to plan tasks and resources, and support

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex product development within the industry
• Proven track record as a technical leader with clear communication skills, leading large multidisciplinary and multicultural engineering teams
• Understanding of Electrical or Harnessing Design, routing, and schematic
• Proficiency in System Thermal Equipment design and selection
• Knowledge of System Analysis, including Fluidic Analysis, Performance Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Radiation Assessment, and FMECA

Responsibilities

• Manage the Design, Verification, and Compliance Matrix at a top level.
• Oversee the engine system architecture, including system-level analyses (FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic).
• Document design artifacts (Design Justification Documents, Software Requirements Specifications, Engine Test Plans).
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and organise project tasks and resources.
• Support engine system build, assembly, and test development by reviewing route cards and integration processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Expert Employment seeks a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Ro for a permanent role in Aylesbury, salaried at £48,000–£50,000 per annum.

This position supports a current engine development programme within a leading international aerospace and defence firm. You will manage the Design, Verification, and Compliance Matrix at top level, oversee engine system architecture, and conduct system-level analyses including FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, and electromagnetic studies. Documentation duties span Design Justification Documents, Software Requirements Specifications, and Engine Test Plans. Collaboration with the Project Manager to plan tasks and resources is essential. Working pattern is full-time.

You will need proven systems engineering expertise, ideally within aerospace, plus strong analytical and documentation skills. Join our leading International Aerospace and Defence company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Design, Verification, and Compliance Matrix at a top level.
• Oversee the overall engine system architecture, including: System-level analysis (FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic, etc.).
• Documentation (Design, Design Justification Document, Software Requirements Specification, Engine Test Plan, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and organise project tasks and resources.
• Support the engine system build, assembly, and test development process by reviewing route cards, build sequences, and integration processes.

Key Requirements:

• Master£££s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex product development within the industry.
• Proven track record as a technical leader with clear communication skills, leading large multidisciplinary and multicultural engineering teams.
• Understanding of Electrical or Harnessing Design, routing, and schematic.
• Proficiency in System Thermal Equipment design and selection.
• Knowledge of System Analysis, including but not limited to: Fluidic Analysis, Performance Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Radiation Assessment, Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).