Description/Overall purpose of the Job
To provide design leadership for concept and integration of avionic systems to meet
Customer requirements. To translate proposed concepts into detailed design in compliance
with Certification requirements, compatible with OEM Type Certificate systems and
operational philosophy. To support the continued airworthiness of approved designs
in line with DOA Obligations. Apply Systems Engineering process, methods and tools
Main responsibilities
● Coordinate and Manage all avionic activities in concert with business requirements
within a multi-function environment.
● Capture and understand Customer requirements, providing guidance internally and
externally to facilitate a cost effective design and production solution.
● Apply Systems Engineering practices, tools and methods.
● Define avionic design concept and integration from agreed customer requirement
through to detail design.
● Ensure that design meets Customer and Certification requirements within a formal
validation and verification process.
● When approved to do so, undertake independent Compliance Verification in
accordance with DOA Privileges
Produce and direct detailed design in accordance with project milestones.
● Discuss and present design concepts and solutions during customer and supplier
meetings
● Support Risk Management through identification, assessment and mitigation within
scope of responsibility Initiate design mitigation as appropriate to address project
issues such as obsolescence, shortages and production concessions.
● Produce concise and accurate design descriptions to facilitate change approvals and
aircraft documentation.
● Provide liaison support to the production function.
● Define ground and flight testing to demonstrate compliance with Customer and
Certification requirements.
● Support for required testing and documented analysis of results.
● Generate or verify compliance substantiation reports as required.
● Maintain technical competency and currency to ensure the effective use of latest
technology to assist Customers in developing and fulfilling their mission
requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
● A good aviation background based in the Avionics discipline.
● A detailed engineering knowledge and aircraft avionics systems preferably with a
helicopter bias.
● A good working knowledge of: Equipment qualification process and related
standards, FAR/CS 27 and 29 Certification Requirements and EASA/CAA Part-21J DOA
and MAA DAOS process and practice
● Understanding of Aircraft System and Software Safety Analysis processes.
● Proficient in AutoCad, and other CAD tools for electrical and harness design
● Experience using Design Lifecycle and Configuration Management Tools
● Computer literate in MS Office desktop applications
Education, Qualifications or Training
● Engineering degree or equivalent.
● Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
● Should be professionally accredited or working towards an appropriate professional
accreditation.
About you
● Possess clear and concise communication skills working at all levels.
● Ability to plan and prioritise workload in a dynamic business environment.
● Excellent communication skill; written and verbal.
● Ability to communicate and negotiate internally and externally at all levels.
● Commercially aware.
● Team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks
simultaneously.
● Flexible and willing to work dynamically in a multi-project environment.Well developed problem solving skills and the ability to assess evidence and develop
conclusions based on that evidence in a logical and structured fashion
Additional requirements
● Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible
for SC clearance.
● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
● All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa’s.
● Be prepared to travel within the UK or abroad to support related business requirements
(not extensive).