Systems Engineer (Landing Gear Integration)

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Systems Engineer (Landing Gear Integration)

Location: Gloucester, UK (Hybrid)

Company Overview: Join our clients dynamic engineering team in Gloucester, where they are at the forefront of landing gear integration for a variety of Civil & Military aircraft programmes. Their site (including a brand new, state of the art engineering facility) supports all stages of the landing gear lifecycle, including development, testing, production, assembly and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO).

Position Overview: Our client is seeking talented and motivated Systems Engineers to join their Systems Integration and Test Department. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and integration of landing gear systems, ensuring that all requirements are properly defined, validated, verified and flowed down to internal and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrate mechanical and/or hydraulic systems on the landing gear.
Plan engineering activities alongside the Engineering Group Leader and Programme Chief Engineer to ensure successful development and certification of the landing gear system.
Provide technical oversight of equipment supplier requirements and liaise with suppliers to ensure project progress.
Generate System/Equipment Requirements Definitions, Validation Matrices, Verification Matrices, and other deliverables required by the Validation & Verification process.
Write Declarations of Design Performance documentation.Job Objectives:

Liaise with other engineering functions to generate and validate requirements for major modifications to in-service landing gear programmes.
Understand the product breakdown structure and the verification means and evidence used to certify the product.
Collaborate with Design and Analysis, and Performance and Dynamics teams to appreciate the design process and key design drivers.
Work with Safety and Reliability engineers to assess and communicate the impact of requirement updates on existing and new designs.
Potentially undertake performance and dynamics, and/or safety analysis for modifications.
Assist the SAI team in delivering early requirements and architecture concepts for new bids.
Aid the architect in liaising between different divisions to understand functional allocation and integration activities.Qualifications:

Degree in Engineering or a related field, however, alternative qualifications (i.e. HND) will be considered with relevant industry experience.
Experience in systems engineering, preferably within the aerospace industry.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems integration.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.Why Join Us?

Be part of a leading engineering team working on cutting-edge aerospace projects, working within a brand new, state-of-the-art engineering facility.
Opportunity to work on a variety of programmes and research projects.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.
Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3-days per week on-site after initial training.
Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (early finish available on Fridays)

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