Senior Engineer - Systems Engineering

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering to join their Aircraft Systems Engineering team. This role focuses on driving Systems Engineering processes from requirements through to test and integration, contributing to innovative aviation projects. Based at their Bristol Global Technology Centre, candidates can expect occasional international travel. This role plays a vital part in advancing sustainable aviation solutions, aligning with the company's mission to be a trusted partner in the sky.

Qualifications

• Experience in Systems Engineering and requirements elicitation.
• Strong background in engineering and integration processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Systems Engineering tasks from requirements definition to test.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project success.
• Engage in international travel as required for project needs.

Job description

Overview

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel : going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Making a Difference

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our Bristol Global Technology Centre, we specialise in the research and development of the future of powered flight.

We have a new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Senior Engineer – Systems Engineering – to join our growing Aircraft Systems Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the green revolution in aviation, a project that aligns with our company mission, “To be the most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky”.

Reporting to the Principal Research Engineer for Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for Systems Engineering from requirements elucidation, development, specification and test definition, including integration.

This role will be based at our Bristol GTC, however travel will be expected including occasional international.