Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

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Role: Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer

Location: Preston Area - Hybrid - 2-3 days on site per week

Salary: £46,000 - £52,000

Industry: Defence, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

This role will provide you with the opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge and technical expertise in the engineering specification, development, clearance and support of Flight Systems.

What the role of the Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer entails:

Overseeing the production of Flight Systems engineering data to meet project requirements in line with agreed standards and procedures, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence
Liaising with other engineering and project areas in a collaborative environment to develop engineering solutions
Planning, performing and guiding engineering tasks dependent on lifecycle phase which could include requirements development, system and equipment design and development, modelling and analysis, system integration, qualification and certification, and testing
Reviewing and approving specifications, reports and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and task requirements have been achieved
Steering new systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes
Providing leadership, guidance and coaching to other team members, sharing knowledge, expertise and best practice
Providing overall team leadership and management, including responsibilities for task management and prioritisation, performance management, staff development and support, cost control and technical quality

What experience you need to be the successful Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer:

Eligibility to obtain UK SC Clearance
Degree or equivalent experience or qualification in relevant STEM subject (Aeronautical / Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science)
Extensive experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in an aerospace application or in a similar engineering or technology focussed industry
Ability to effectively research system design data and apply to complex problems
Model-based systems engineering principles, tools and techniques
If you have experience motivating teams and leading on project initiatives that would be a plus!Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, free shares and more!

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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