Senior Avionics Design Engineer

Britten-Norman
London
9 months ago
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Senior Avionics Design Engineer Department: TechnicalSupport Employment Type: Full Time Location: SouthamptonDescription - Employment type: Permanent - Employment basis: FullTime - Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits - StandardHours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week Responsible for thedesign of avionic and electrical integration of aircraft equipmentand components in accordance with the technical requirementsspecified with the customer and ensuring compliance withairworthiness requirements. Define equipment, components, systems,and installations specified to enable system testing, fault findingprior to installation and certification. Carry out aircraftelectrical load analysis. Write test schedules and reports. Leadtechnical projects and to provide support and guidance to otherdepartments. Assist in the help and training of new engineers andkeep abreast of industry trends and issues. Key ResponsibilitiesAvionics and Electrical Design Engineering: - Develop avionic andelectrical design schemes, including wiring diagrams, for aircraftmodifications. - Design routing charts and wiring diagrams usingCAD tools. - Create design documentation e.g Modificationembodiment Instructions, instruction for continued airworthinessand any associated documentation. - Create design supportverification documentation for a modification e.g Test Plans,Design Office Instructions (DOI), Design Specifications, EquipmentAssessments and Safety Assessments. - Ensure all avionic andelectrical design documentation is technically accurate,self-checked, and verified for completeness. - Identify and correcterrors, inconsistencies, and non-conformities in designdocumentation. - Ensure that design solutions meet the requireddesign standards e.g General standards, circuity idents, electricalload analysis, circuit protection, cable sizing etc. - Ensure allavionic and electrical design documentation complies with therelevant airworthiness requirements. - Troubleshoot and resolvetechnical issues related to avionic and electrical design. -Analyse and determine corrective actions for Design Query Forms(DQFs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Production Permits, andConcessions related to avionic and electrical design. - Collaboratewith suppliers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure designs alignwith program objectives and manufacturing feasibility. - Providepractical design solutions to technical problems with minimalsupervision. - Conduct hazard analysis, fault tree analysis (FTA),and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to assess safety risksin aerospace system. - Conduct system-level testing, verification,and validation to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g.,DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A). - Review and check avionic andelectrical documentation, including detailed drawings, assemblies,and CAD models, for technical accuracy and completeness. - Reviewand check avionic and electrical documentation, includingembodiment Instructions, instruction for continued airworthinessand any associated documentation. - Review and check avionic andelectrical documentation used for compliance demonstration e.g,Test Plans, Design Office Instructions (DOI), and DesignSpecifications. - Validation of the required design standards e.gGeneral standards, circuity idents, electrical load analysis,circuit protection, cable sizing etc. - Provide feedback andrecommendations for design improvements and optimization. - Supportdesign reviews and approval processes, ensuring adherence toindustry best practices. General: - Lead technical projects,providing guidance and support to cross-functional team. -Providing guidance and support to Engineers, Associate Engineersand Graduate Engineers. - Assist in training and mentoring newengineers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth. -Liaison with all other technical disciplines within the DesignOffice to produce coherent and comprehensive design solutions andpackages. - Liaison with all other departments e.g production andinstallation engineers in matters relating to projects to ensuresmooth implementation of design requirements. - Communicateeffectively with all members of your team and the business alike,identify early potential risks, seek clarification if you areunsure and provide feedback on all aspects of the business to yourline manager. - Undertake and successfully pass appropriatetraining applicable to your role as communicated to you from timeto time and proactively identify training opportunities for yourown advancement and self-improvement. Skills, Knowledge andExpertise - Degree or HND/HNC or OND/ONC in electrical engineering,or extensive years related industrial experience. - Experience inan aerospace Design Office. - Experience in producing designs forAvionics and electrical integration. - Detailed knowledge ofAvionic and Electrical Design Integration or GA Aircraft. -Detailed knowledge of the functionality of Avionic and Electricalsystems. - Have a clear understanding of aircraftavionic/electrical component and/or system design requirements,materials, and manufacturing processes. - IT competent (i.e.,Microsoft applications Word, Excel, and Visio etc. Detailedknowledge of CAA PT21J Design Approval. - Full UK driving licencerequired. - Ability to achieve a UK security clearance. - Travel toother sites as and when required. Benefits - 36 annual leave days(inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays). - Contributory pensionscheme with a salary sacrifice option. - Private healthcare scheme.- Flu vaccination. - Dental and optical cover. - EmployeeAssistance Program. - Support with learning and professionaldevelopment (courses and licenses). - Health screening andtherapies. - Digital GP. - Referral bonus.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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