Senior Avionics Design Engineer

Britten-Norman; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Senior Avionics Design Engineer to oversee the design and integration of avionics systems. This role involves leading projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards. A degree in Electrical Engineering or extensive industry experience is required, along with expertise in avionic design and problem-solving skills. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including significant annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and professional development support

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in aerospace design office preferred.
• Ability to achieve UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of avionics and electrical integration.
• Lead technical projects and assist in training of engineers.
• Conduct system-level testing and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Avionics Design

CAD

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND/HNC or OND/ONC

Job description

Senior Avionics Design Engineer

Department: Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southampton

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week

Responsible for the design of avionic and electrical integration of aircraft equipment and components in accordance with the technical requirements specified with the customer and ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements.

Define equipment, components, systems, and installations specified to enable system testing, fault finding prior to installation and certification. Carry out aircraft electrical load analysis. Write test schedules and reports.

Lead technical projects and to provide support and guidance to other departments. Assist in the help and training of new engineers and keep abreast of industry trends and issues.

Key Responsibilities

Avionics and Electrical Design Engineering:

• Develop avionic and electrical design schemes, including wiring diagrams, for aircraft modifications.
• Design routing charts and wiring diagrams using CAD tools.
• Create design documentation e.g Modification embodiment Instructions, instruction for continued airworthiness and any associated documentation.
• Create design support verification documentation for a modification e.g Test Plans, Design Office Instructions (DOI), Design Specifications, Equipment Assessments and Safety Assessments.
• Ensure all avionic and electrical design documentation is technically accurate, self-checked, and verified for completeness.
• Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and non-conformities in design documentation.
• Ensure that design solutions meet the required design standards e.g General standards, circuity idents, electrical load analysis, circuit protection, cable sizing etc
• Ensure all avionic and electrical design documentation complies with the relevant airworthiness requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to avionic and electrical design.
• Analyse and determine corrective actions for Design Query Forms (DQFs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Production Permits, and Concessions related to avionic and electrical design.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure designs align with program objectives and manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide practical design solutions to technical problems with minimal supervision.
• Conduct hazard analysis, fault tree analysis (FTA), and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to assess safety risks in aerospace system.
• Conduct system-level testing, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A).
• Review and check avionic and electrical documentation, including detailed drawings, assemblies, and CAD models, for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Review and check avionic and electrical documentation, including embodiment Instructions, instruction for continued airworthiness and any associated documentation.
• Review and check avionic and electrical documentation used for compliance demonstration e.g, Test Plans, Design Office Instructions (DOI), and Design Specifications.
• Validation of the required design standards e.g General standards, circuity idents, electrical load analysis, circuit protection, cable sizing etc.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for design improvements and optimization.
• Support design reviews and approval processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.

General:

• Lead technical projects, providing guidance and support to cross-functional team
• Providing guidance and support to Engineers, Associate Engineers and Graduate Engineers
• Assist in training and mentoring new engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth
• Liaison with all other technical disciplines within the Design Office to produce coherent and comprehensive design solutions and packages
• Liaison with all other departments e.g production and installation engineers in matters relating to projects to ensure smooth implementation of design requirements
• Communicate effectively with all members of your team and the business alike, identify early potential risks, seek clarification of you are unsure and provide feedback on all aspects of the business to your line manager.
• Undertake and successfully pass appropriate training applicable to your role as communicated to you from time to time and proactively identify training opportunities for your own advancement and self-improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree or HND/HNC or OND/ONC in electrical engineering, or extensive years related industrial experience.
• Experience in an aerospace Design Office.
• Experience in producing designs for Avionics and electrical integration.
• Detailed knowledge of Avionic and Electrical Design Integration or GA Aircraft
• Detailed knowledge of the functionality of Avionic and Electrical systems
• Have a clear understanding of aircraft avionic/electrical component and/or system design requirements, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• IT competent (i.e., Microsoft applications Word, Excel, and Visio etc. Detailed knowledge of CAA PT21J Design Approval
• Full UK driving licence required
• Ability to achieve a UK security clearance
• Travel to other sites as and when required
  
  

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus