Job Specification – Aerospace Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Aerospace Systems Engineer

Pay & Benefits:

£28,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

Department:

Aerospace Systems

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Contract type:

Permanent, full-time

Job Reference:

01/12

Reporting to:

Aerospace Systems Business Manager

Job Overview:

A vacancy has arisen for a Senior or Principal engineer within the Aerospace Systems Business Unit.  The focus of the role is toward:

-       Avionics & Control (hardware & software from vehicle platform level down to individual component design)

The successful applicant will act as a primary, technical interface with the customer and be responsible for all technical output generated by a team of engineers under their technical direction (Senior Engineer Role). In addition to Avionics & Control, it is beneficial that the applicant can demonstrate an understanding of the following interfacing systems:

-       Hydro-mechanical (mechanical mechanisms, hydraulic systems, actuator design etc.)

-       Electromechanical (electrical actuation, electrically operated/controlled valves, sensing etc.)

Applicants that can satisfy the above whilst demonstrating a very strong capability in Avionics & Control, combined with the following will be assessed for a position of Principal Engineer:

-       A demonstrable ability (aptitude or experience) to develop and nurture an Avionics & Control capability that fulfils the requirements of the Business Unit.

-       Team line management experience.

The Aerospace Systems Business Unit is involved in many areas including:

-       Rotary & fixed wing

-       Military & civil

-       Small (1 tonne) through to large (300 tonne+) aircraft

-       Multiple systems, including: Landing Gear, Fuel, Hydraulic, Flight Control etc.

As the Aerospace Business Unit is heavily engaged in landing gear systems engineering, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

-       Extension & Retraction Systems

-       Wheels, Tyres and Brakes

-       Braking and Steering Control Systems

-       Monitoring Systems

-       Landing Gear Structure

-       Research & Technology

The roles will be to lead the progression of a variety of system developments aspects through to completion.  These tasks may represent any stage or stages within the life cycle of an aircraft system including:

-       Concept development

-       Requirement derivation, capture & validation

-       System architecture studies

-       System design & development

-       System integration

-       Qualification (test, similarity, analysis etc.)

-       Verification

-       Certification

-       In-service event evaluation

-       Root cause analysis

-       Modifications

Key Accountabilities:

The successful applicant will from a part of the Aerospace Systems unit and  accountable to engineers within this organisational structure.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Delivery of engineering projects under their control in terms of time, cost and quality.
• Ensuring that project tasks are correctly interpreted, planned, and delivered to the customer specification.
• Preparation and presentation of technical deliverables.
• Report and/or line management duties.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Stirling’s customers.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Specific skills and experience:

• Candidates will be degree qualified in an engineering field relevant to the role (or possess suitable experience/qualification(s) in lieu of qualification).
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate a good aptitude in understanding complex mechanical and/or avionic systems.
• Direct or relevant industry experience is essential.

General skills and experience:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Person Specification:

The personal qualities of the jobholder will be key to success in this role.  The following characteristics and qualities are identified as essential for the role:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate initiative.
• An ability to manage multiple tasks.
• The organisation and drive to follow tasks through to a successful outcome.
• An ability to work independently or part of a team.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with customers – both external and internal to the company.
• The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues.
• A willingness to embrace change and an ability to implement new processes.
• The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the discipline to self-check results.

To apply for the role, please send your CV and completed application form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it