Head of Advanced Systems

1 month ago

Cranfield Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Oryx Executive Search Ltd Full time

Aerospace Technology Institute - Head of Advanced Systems & Propulsion

The Company:

Oryx Executive Search are delighted to be supporting the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) in the search for a Head of Advanced Systems & Propulsion.

The ATI creates the technology strategy for the UK aerospace sector and funds transformative research and technology programmes, securing the UK’s global leadership in aerospace technology development. It is a truly game-changing initiative, whose objective is to reduce aviation’s environmental impact through providing thought leadership on all aspects on the future of flight and through funding research projects that secure jobs, maintain skills and deliver economic benefits across the UK.

The Role:

The Head of Advanced Systems & Propulsion is a critical part of the Technology Team which is core to the ATI's activities. It is a key, strategic role which will have a pronounced impact on progressing the ATI’s objectives. The role will also have a significant impact on future ATI technology strategy for the Systems & Propulsion domain.

As Head of Technology for Advanced Systems & Propulsion you will be required to:

  • Lead on the drivers, challenges and opportunities associated with aerospace technology development.
  • Demonstrate leadership and act as a key commentator around advanced systems & propulsion technology, generating and inspiring excitement across the UK’s ecosystem, with determination to operate as a genuine catalyst for change.
  • Demonstrate independent technology expertise that allows credible engagement with industry and academia, and an ability to assess, challenge and enhance funding requests consistent with the ATI's Technology Strategy.
  • Identify new strategic technology priorities for the UK aerospace sector particularly in the areas of systems and propulsion.
  • Make signification contributions to updates of the UK’s Aerospace Technology Strategy and associated roadmap development.
  • Explore and evaluate different forms and approaches to innovation and the development of ambitious projects that secure the UK’s position in the sector.
  • Recommend investment in strategic R&D infrastructure.

The Person:

The role demands a high level of technical credibility. Candidates may have operated at Chief Engineer level, or similar, and will have played a key role in the delivery or leadership of major programmes in the systems and/or propulsion domain. It will be important that candidates can provide demonstrable evidence of leading the technical delivery of products into a new aircraft programme.

You will be effective in challenging convention with a strong capacity for encouraging collaboration in the pursuit of delivering effective solutions. Candidates will be comfortable with ambiguity, motivated by doing things differently and enthusiastic about being actively involved in delivery.

The Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join the organisation that is leading the strategic direction of the UK aerospace sector. It will provide an exceptional opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of how the industry operates on a national basis, whilst delivering tangible impact on the future of UK aerospace and air travel.

The ATI has a vital role to play in transforming the industry and has the capacity to generate unparalleled impact, influence and contribution to the future of UK research, innovation and economic growth.

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