Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer

Role: Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer

Contract Length: tbc

Location: Hybrid/Bristol – 60% in office

IR35: Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate

Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AERONAUTICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEER

As a Senior Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, you will be using your deep knowledge and wide-ranging experience in providing expert advice and managing elements of acquisition and support a wide range of complex equipment from traditional fixed and rotary wing, through to Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS).

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE AERONAUTICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEER

• Hold a Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4; and
• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects; and
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in Aero engineering with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches; and
• With a relevant Professional body/institution, be professionally registered as a:
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or
  • Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.

Problem Solving Skills:

• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply correct technical legislation, regulation, standards, policies, and processes to use and follow during acquisition and support to equipment.
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply the most effective and efficient ways to process data.
• Select suitable communication methods and challenge others appropriately if they are not.
• Resolve potential conflicts between stakeholders.
• Take appropriate action and lead where needed in responding to issues.
• Coach others in conducting in-depth analysis on products or process and identify the correct action to rectify issues identified.
• Make timely decisions related to accuracy and efficiency of your own and others' work.
• Effectively establish priorities and work sequencing; and challenge behaviours that are incompatible with the Civil Service Core Values.
• Ensure risk management is conducted correctly and challenge those not making timely decisions that affect regulatory requirements, including where and when to safely quarantine equipment/products.
• Plan and manage your own time and those reporting to you, to meet challenging and ambitious deadlines.
• Carry out the correct action for coaching and supervision required for junior and/or equivalent graded staff that you may work with.
• Identify your own shortfalls in knowledge and discuss appropriate options for self-development, setting short and medium priorities.
• Coach others to find the most appropriate internal policy and processes

If you are an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell

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