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Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer

Matchtech
Cheshire West and Chester
1 week ago
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Job summary

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Broughton.

Key skills required for this role

Avonic Systems, Mechanical Design, Aircraft, Defence, Creo

Important

Aircraft Design

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Broughton.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance.


12-month initial contract.
Based in Chester, with 60% remote working available.
Deemed inside IR35, rates are open to discussion.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced aircraft avionic or mechanical engineer with knowledge of data configuration storage and referencing. A high level of attention to detail is required.


Responsibilities

Liaise with modification Design Engineers to support the production of modification documentation.


Identifying, collating and referencing design data through the project Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) tool and network files.
Producing certification evidence forms and letters to allow modifications to be submitted for Certification Validation Engineer (CVE) approval.
Production of test documentation and other analyses/ reports.
Production of modification control documentation.
Ensuring that all engineering activities undertaken are conducted in accordance with company and site procedures that reflect best practice and is in accordance with the relevant governance agencies procedures.

Skills and Experience

Proven and recent experience in the design, integration and certification of aircraft avionic and mechanical systems.


Understanding and experience of aircraft design regulations.
Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering team within the aerospace industry.

Desirable

Knowledge of aircraft systems.


Knowledge of military aircraft modification and certification processes and regulations.
Knowledge of civil aircraft modification and certification processes and regulations. Share

manages this role

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience

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