Senior Electronics Engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer

Bedfordshire

Brief

Senior Electronics Engineer needed for a multinational Defence organisation based in Bedfordshire who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Senior Electronics Engineer that takes pride in their work with demonstrable ability to specify, design, commission and test control electronics (including C or C++ embedded software, demonstrable ability to specify, design, commission and test electronic and electric actuation systems for aerospace or simulation applications and ideally a familiarity with EASA Part 21, sub-part J.

What the role entails:

Principal Accountabilities. The Senior Electronics Engineer will be accountable to the Chief Avionics & Electrical Engineer for:

• Conforming with company procedures, processes and standards.
• Meeting customer requirements and airworthiness regulations (or other applicable regulations or specification) as detailed specified within the scope of the contract, task or project documentation.
• Providing accurate and effective designs, analysis or advice (as appropriate), based on: customer requirements; airworthiness, certification and safety requirements; project timescales and budget.
• Working with (and supervising, when designated) other team members, as appropriate to ensure overall project delivery.
• Acting as Lead Engineer on assigned projects, taking responsibility for development of the customer relationship and supporting the acquisition of follow-on business.
• Developing Subject Matter Expert status on agreed topics.
• Supporting the efficient running of the Avionics & Electrical design engineering team, supporting and mentoring other team members as required, and supporting the efficient management and organization of team projects and tasks
• Performing any other duties that are assigned by the Chief Avionics & Electrical Engineer, required to support the wider business and within the competence of the Senior Control Systems Engineer.

The technical role of the Senior Electronics Engineer is as follows:

• Concepts, studies, specification, design, commissioning and testing of control electronics for the following applications:

o Aircraft flight control systems

o Simulator control and actuation systems

o Aircraft communications, connectivity and datalink systems

o Aircraft electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems

o Aircraft power generation and distribution systems

o Air data systems

o Uninhabited air vehicles

• Concepts, studies, specification, design, commissioning and testing of electronic and electric actuation systems for aerospace and simulation applications
• If within the personal competence of the post-holder and subject to specific training and authorization, to perform the duties of Authorizing Engineer, Senior Authorized Person or Authorized Person for Hazardous Voltages safety, if and when required by the company.

What experience you need to be the successful Senior Electronics Engineer:

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to specify, design, commission and test control electronics (including C or C++ embedded software) for at least 2 of the following types of application:
• Aircraft flight control systems
• Simulator control and actuation systems
• Communications, connectivity and datalink systems
• Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems
• Aircraft power generation and distribution systems
• Air data systems
• Uninhabited air vehicles
• Demonstrable ability to specify, design, commission and test electronic and electric actuation systems for aerospace or simulation applications

Desirable

• Demonstrable practical experience of the assembly and testing of small, electro-mechanical machines and/or a practical engineering hobby such as automotive restoration, motorsport or self-build aircraft
• Demonstrable knowledge of any of the following:
• Aircraft flight control systems
• Simulator control and actuation systems
• Communications, connectivity and datalink systems
• Electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems
• Aircraft power generation and distribution systems
• Air data systems
• Uninhabited air vehicles
• Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of Hazardous Voltages Safety and experience of their application
• Experience as an authorized checker and approver of engineering documents, in aerospace or a similar highly-regulated environment

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electronics 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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