Group Leader Systems Engineer - Aerospace

OnTarget Communications; Milano; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Milan is seeking a Group Leader Systems Engineer to head a team focused on aircraft system modifications. You will ensure compliance with certification standards, lead design reviews, and track engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, at least three years of leadership experience, and proficiency in CAD tools. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace systems, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers within the Systems Engineering group.
• Ensure all designs comply with certification requirements.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external partners.
• Coordinate daily engineering activities and support workload planning.
• Track man-hours and material budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of physics

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Aerospace systems

Materials science

CAD proficiency

English communication

Basic acoustics knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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Responsibilities

• You will lead a team of engineers within the Systems Engineering group, focusing on aircraft system modifications including:
• Environmental Control Systems (ECS), heating, air cleaning, cooling, humidification, soundproofing, oxygen supply, smoke detection, water/waste systems, and other related systems.
• Ensure all designs comply with certification requirements, regulations, and approved methods of compliance.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners to support project coordination.
• Report to the Manager of Mechanical Design Engineering – Systems and assist with administrative and organizational tasks.
• Coordinate daily engineering activities, support workload planning, and monitor project deadlines.
• Track man-hours and material budgets, and review technical documentation such as reports, analyses, test procedures, and installation instructions.
• Develop mechanical drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools, select suitable components and materials, and help define engineering design standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or a related engineering field.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, aerospace systems, and materials; basic acoustics knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and 2D/3D CAD tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, and SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills in English. French or German is an advantage.

Employment and Seniority

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time

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