Technical Expert in Avionics

14 hours ago


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

We're looking for a seasoned Technical Expert in Avionics to drive innovation and excellence in our Defence - Systems Engineering & Technology team at GKN Aerospace.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering and deliver high-quality technical solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements.

This is a four-year project that will contribute significantly to the development of the next generation of avionics for customer Tilt-Rotors.

The role offers a unique blend of technical challenge and work-life balance, with the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week, and relocation support to the Isle of Wight.

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

The technical lead will be responsible for mentoring, coaching, and developing functional & cross functional team members, and presenting technical information to a wider audience, including senior stakeholders and external customers.

Our company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary (£80,000 - £110,000), industry leading pension scheme, life assurance, 185 hours holiday + bank holidays, relocation support, hybrid working arrangement, income protection, shopping discounts, Cycle To Work Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.

GKN Aerospace is an inclusive and diverse company, committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Provide technical expertise/input and validation towards project development teams
  • Drive the development and integration of technical solutions compliant with customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements

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)

Desirable:

  • Previously held signatory responsibility (systems design; safety design), within aviation industry
  • Working experience delivering system designs using MBSE toolbox (e.g. SysML)
  • Demonstrate commercial awareness; supporting leadership with make/buy decisions and creating technical packages to initiate new supplier bids & contracts
  • Experience in safety assessment software/toolbox FTA and FMEA (e.g. ANSYS Medini, Isograph)
  • Proficiency in multi-domain modelling/simulation packages (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim)


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