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Location: Dorset
Job type: Permanent
Aircraft type:
Contact: Sam Greaves
Sector: Engineering
Job Role:

Design Engineer - Avionic

Permanent

£40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

Dorset

We have an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Design Engineer to join a leading innovator in the world of aviation. The role will require the design and drafting of circuit layouts and diagrams, electrical assemblies, systems and harnesses and the compilation of associated documentation for the design of changes to aircraft electrical/avionic systems and for new components/systems.

As part of the company, you will manage all design phases of technical projects and manage scheduling, estimating and completion of design data. You will be required to conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare reports for the DO leadership and Project Managers. You also will help to provide engineering guidance to other departments, help to train new engineers and keep abreast of industry trends and issues.

Responsibilities:

• Safety first. Operate in accordance with the SHE standards. Identify where the SHE Standards are applicable to appointed operations/tasks and apply safe systems of work identified.
• Apply countermeasures identified in applicable risk assessment to appointed operations/tasks.
• Ensure that the requisite electrical/avionic design documentation, in the form of drawings and supporting documents, are compiled in accordance with Company Procedures and regulatory requirements with regards to the applicable regulatory and/or customer certification specifications. This list includes, but is not limited to:
  • Wiring diagrams/schematics/wire lists, Service Bulletins, Test Plans/ Reports, Concession/Prod Permit, ICA Data, Master Document List,
• Assist, and liaise with, the Compliance Verification Engineer throughout the design process on all design issues relating to airworthiness requirements.
• Support the Head of Design, Principal/Senior Design Engineer and the Project Manager and Project Team in the co-ordination, planning and control of the design data.
• Ensure all design documentation in the form of drawings and other supporting design data etc are complete and available to the Compliance Verification Engineer.
• Compile design data as authorised by the Head of Design or Design Airworthiness Manager.
• Independent checking of drawings and documents.
• Incorporate authorised changes/updates to design data.
• Maintain drawing and document registers.
• Support the Design Focal engineer(s) in design review meetings, ie PDR, CDR, FAI etc.
• Ensuring that tasks set are achieved to contract budget (time & cost).
• Regular liaison with internal/external manufacturing departments and suppliers to ensure any related issues are resolved and deadlines met.
• Work effectively as a key member in a team environment, liaising closely with in-house colleagues.
• Provide clear communication with Project Managers on the status of design programmes and ensure that problems impacting the design element are notified accordingly.
• Provide support to the Technical Illustrator for compilation of Technical Illustrations and associated aircraft related maintenance documents, ie AMM, CMM, IPL etc in accordance with Customer, Company &/or regulatory standards in support of Company design data.
• Assist the Design Focal to compile design data for PDR & CDR and other design reviews

Requirements:

• Degree or HND/HNC or OND/ONC in avionic or electrical engineering, or,
• 5 years related industrial experience (this should be evidenced by the employment history on the applicant/job holder CV).
• Have a clear understanding of aircraft avionic/electrical component and/or system design requirements, materials and manufacturing processes.
• CATIA, Solidworks or Auto CAD proficient.
• Able to produce calculations in support of the design activity.
• A working knowledge of regulatory requirements, ie EASA, JAA, FAA is desirable.
• The ability to work alone or within a team environment, and as a team member, playing a key role in the production of design data
• A willingness and ability to travel within the UK and abroad, sometimes at short notice and extended periods may be required.
• PC literate.
• Proficient in Microsoft© Word and Excel.

This company is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Apply now for more details by sending your CV via the link provided and we will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

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