Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer

Line Up Aviation
Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Today)

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating worldwide for more than 35 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of service. On behalf of our client, a global aircraft manufacturer, we are currently recruiting an Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer with recent experience of working within an EASA Part 21 Design organisation.

To be successful in your application you will need to hold UK working rights at the time of application, sponsorship is not available.

Job Title: Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer

Location: Frimley, UK, Hybrid working available 3 days in office.

Employment Type: Contract initially a 12-month period.

Working time: Mon -Friday only

Package: Competitive hourly Rate, Inside IR35 (umbrella)

This role will require occasional national and/or international travel to visit teammates, customers and subcontractors.

Scope of Role

Join a market-leading team shaping the future of commercial aircraft modification.

We are recruiting an experienced Part 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineer to support our client's expanding Boeing EASA modification activities. Working on complex and innovative aircraft programmes, you will be part of a highly regarded engineering team delivering certification solutions for airline customers around the world.

In this role, you will support the certification of large aircraft modifications, demonstrating compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and the processes defined within the company's Design Organisation Handbook (DOH). Alongside challenging and rewarding work, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development and the opportunity to further advance your career within a growing organisation.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting to the Electrical / Avionics Engineering Manager and working with the global engineering services team, across multiple time-zones to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects

Lead and contribute to design activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, and address certification and design/integration issues relating to electrical /avionic equipment and systems changes as part of large aircraft modifications

Lead certification activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement, including on-wing test witnessing

Compile and check engineering documentation and instructions for continued airworthiness including:

Wiring diagrams

Wire routing installation drawings, and harness fabrication drawings

Service Bulletins / accomplishment instructions

Aircraft and component manual ICA supplements including wiring diagram manuals, system schematic manuals and EWIS assessments

Compile, and check certification documents to demonstrate compliance with relevant electrical systems related airworthiness requirements including:

Electrical load analysis documents

Test plans and reports

Compliance Statements

System Safety, Equipment Qualification and EWIS documents

Certification Programmes

Act as the representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and upcoming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers during the embodiment phase of the project.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Bachelor's Degree within Electrical / Avionics or Aerospace / Aeronautical EngineeringPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

Previous experience as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) is advantageous

Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry specifically working with an EASA Part 21J Design Organization (or equivalent) is essential

Able to demonstrate comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS-25, JAR-25 and FAR-25 requirements (relevant to the electrical/avionics discipline)

Knowledge and experience of aircraft interior and / or avionic modifications

Experience of large and complex aircraft modification projects (or similar scope projects within the aviation industry)

Current or recent appointment as an EASA Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) with terms of approval relevant to the electrical, avionics and / or software disciplines is advantageous

A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity

Ability to efficiently and effectively work on multiple programmes with varying level of requirements

Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands

Ability to work effectively with colleagues and customers to embody the core values of the business: Honesty, Integrity and Transparency

Willing and able to help develop, mentor and coach less experienced staff

Experience navigating OEM data systems for specifications and standardsThis is a UK based opportunity, to be successful in your application you must already have the rights to live and work in the UK, sponsorship is not available

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