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Electrical Aviation Engineer

Camberley
1 day ago
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Electrical Avionics Engineer - Multiple levels required
£45,000 - £90,000 base

Location: Camberley, UK (Remote options could be available)
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid work

Overview

We are seeking a Part 21 Electrical / Avionics Engineer to support the design and certification of large aircraft modifications. You will join a growing, high-performing team focused on delivering innovative solutions for airline customers. This role offers strong opportunities for technical development, professional growth, and involvement in end-to-end modification projects within an approved EASA Part 21J Design Organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the Electrical/Avionics Engineering Manager and a distributed global engineering team to identify requirements and deliver effective technical solutions for current and upcoming aircraft modification programmes.

  • Contribute to design activities ensuring compliance with design requirements, certification standards, and integration needs related to electrical and avionics systems.
  • Support certification activities to ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations.
  • Produce high-quality engineering documentation, including:
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Wiring installation and harness fabrication drawings
  • Service Bulletins and accomplishment instructions
  • Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and relevant manual supplements
  • EWIS assessments
  • Prepare certification and compliance documents such as:
  • Electrical Load Analysis (ELA)
  • System Safety, Equipment Qualification, and EWIS documentation
  • Compliance checklists and compliance statements
  • Test plans, test reports, and certification programmes
  • Represent the organisation during key customer milestone meetings (e.g., ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI).
  • Provide on-site technical support during aircraft embodiment phases.

    Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Avionics, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 1-2 years of relevant industry experience.

    Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience working within an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
  • Basic working knowledge of electrical/avionics-related airworthiness and regulatory requirements, including CS-25, JAR-25, FAR-25, and E/TSO.
  • Experience with aircraft interior modification programmes is advantageous.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong professional integrity.
  • Ability to work across multiple concurrent programmes with varying requirements.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demands.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style aligned with values such as honesty, integrity, and transparency.

    About You

    You are proactive, adaptable, and resilient, with a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement. You value trust, respect, and open communication, and you thrive in environments where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are part of everyday work. You are reflective, willing to learn, and unafraid to recognise and communicate your limitations.

    Additional Information
  • This role comes with extensive benefits including Private medical cover (including pre-existing conditions) & pension match up to 12%.

    If you are interested in this role or are even interested in receiving training for this role, apply as there are multiple positions at multiple levels

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