Chief Technical Specialist

22 hours ago


East Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Technical Specialist to join our Defence - Systems Engineering & Technology team at GKN Aerospace.

This is a four-year project that will be a major steppingstone towards achieving the next generation of avionics for customer Tilt-Rotors.

The ideal candidate will have a HNC, degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, and demonstrable experience delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems.

The successful candidate will be a technical leader, able to mentor, coach and develop functional & cross functional team members, and will have the ability to present technical information to a wider audience, including senior stakeholders and external customers.

Based on industry standards, we estimate the annual salary for this position to be around £80,000 - £100,000, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a competitive bonus scheme, an industry-leading pension plan, life assurance, 185 hours of paid holiday time, relocation support, and a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise/input and validation towards project development teams
  • Lead the development and integration of technical solutions compliant with customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer requirements and specifications
  • Lead the design and development of complex systems and subsystems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement technical solutions

Requirements:

  • HNC, degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering
  • Demonstrable experience delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems
  • Experience in a leading / approval role for systems design
  • Proven track record in compliance planning and governance of verification & validation analysis for product release
  • Advanced experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process
  • Advanced experience of requirement decomposition and tools (e.g. DOORS)


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