Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

GKN’s Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state of the art technology research and manufacturing process development facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. It includes a collaborative space for research and development with universities, the UK’s CATAPULT network and GKN Aerospace’s UK supply chain, to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UK’s Industrial strategy.

We are seeking to recruit an Engineering Team Lead to lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a scalable Hydrogen Fuel Systems Architecture for the ATI-funded HyFIVE Programme. You will be accountable to the Chief Engineer for technical delivery and to the Programme Director for meeting time and cost targets. Experience with agile systems engineering is beneficial.

Inspire and lead your team, manage external stakeholders, and collaborate across functions and geographies. Contribute to a ground breaking project aimed at achieving net-zero green aviation, making a significant impact on the future of sustainable aviation.

Please note, this role will require you to be on site in Bristol 3 days per week.

Job Responsibilities

Manage HyFIVE systems team (including, safety, certification, system and design engineers) working with in close cooperation with Programme Director, Chief Engineer and Systems Engineering Team Manage and maintain system architecture work-stream budgets, schedule and performance reporting, including forecasting resource requirements, identifying and managing programmatic and technical risk Responsible for development of HyFIVE scalable system architecture, considering integration with hydrogen power and propulsion systems Ensure that system and architectural requirements are captured, managed and developed Responsible for supporting the ground functional demonstration of a hydrogen fuel system architecture Provide technical support to regulatory and safety discussions with governing bodies (CAA/FAA/EASA/ EUROCAE/SAE).  Work alongside legal and procurement organisation to oversee related subcontracts to ensure on time, on cost and on quality delivery to the project

How You'll Contribute

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

Engineering Degree or equivalent  Experience in engineering and/or technical programme/project management Experience in leading a team and work package management Knowledge of the Product Lifecycle Management or Technology Readiness Assessment Processes

Desirable:

Experience as a systems engineer or architect, ideally of fuel/fluid or liquid hydrogen systems Experience in requirements based engineering (e.g. CodeBeamer, DOORs Next) Experience in Functional systems development (e.g. SPARX EA, Ansys SCADE Architect/Suite and or Rhapsody) Experience in safety assessment, including FHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA etc. and ARP4754 and 4761 and their application Experience in multi-domain physical modelling (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink etc.). CS25 and/or CS-E Product Certification Understanding of aircraft design and the impact upon systems architectural development and vice versa Aerospace in-service support experience Experience of working within an R&D environment with a focus on delivery to industry

We are looking for a highly organized individual with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency in the face of challenging and changing work environments. The ideal candidate will excel at proposing solutions to complex problems using both standard and novel techniques. Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation abilities, are essential. Additionally, a flexible approach to work is crucial for success in this role.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependant on experience Opportunity to earn up to 15 %bonus  Hybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! 

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’ last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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