Job Title: Principal Flight Systems Engineer
Salary: up to £54,700 per annum dependent upon experience
Location: Prestwick
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Principal Flight Systems Engineer. The role will be based in Prestwick but offers the opportunity for hybrid working (usually 2- 3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours. There will be the need to travel to other UK sites once or twice per month- all travel/ accommodation to these will be paid.
They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
Being part of the Flight Systems Engineering team means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of aviation technology. As a Principal Flight Systems Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and supporting a variety of critical aircraft systems, including landing gear, fuel, electrical power generation, crew escape, environmental control, flying controls, and propulsion integration. You will experience the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition to design, development, and in-service support, ensuring the highest standards of airworthiness. This role offers a unique opportunity to hone your specialist knowledge and technical expertise, work collaboratively with diverse disciplines, suppliers, and customers, and make a significant impact on the future of aviation.
Main Responsibilities:
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Production/ review of Flight Systems engineering data to meet project requirements in line with agreed standards and procedures, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence
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Liaising with other engineering and project areas in a collaborative environment to develop engineering solutions
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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
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Producing and/or reviewing specifications, reports and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and task requirements have been achieved
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Development of new systems through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes
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Working with customers to support delivered systems and resolve issues
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Providing guidance and coaching to other team members
Benefits:
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Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
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Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
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25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
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Shared Incentive Plan
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
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Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary
About You:
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Degree or equivalent experience or qualification in relevant STEM subject (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science)
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Demonstrable knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with ability to apply good systems engineering practices to your work
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Extensive experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in an aerospace application, would be expected
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Ability to apply previous learning and experience to offer guidance, support and leadership to others
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Ability to effectively research system design data and apply to complex problems
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
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