Aerospace Systems engineer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Posted
05 Dec 2016
Closes
02 Jan 2017
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
AKKA Aeroconseil UK is the UK based branch of AKKA Technologies, a group with more than 12,000 employees globally and one of the largest providers of engineering consultancy services to the mobility sectors of aerospace, automotive and rail. The UK business currently operates predominantly in the aerospace sector in Bristol, where it provides a range of consultancy services across the engineering lifecycle.

Opportunities are available to join our engineering team where you will take a number of responsibilities for the design, verification & support of aerospace systems on behalf of our growing client base. With the prospect of working across a number of disciplines, including fluid mechanics, electrical power, cockpit displays, and control and indication systems, you will be able to develop your career on both a technical and professional basis.

TYPICAL TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
???Defining and tracking requirements
???Writing system development and Verification & Validation (V&V) plans
???Producing technical documentation and follow-up of modifications
???Managing equipment and systems evolutions
???Investigating in-service incidents
???Coordinating with system and equipment suppliers
???Monitoring supplier and integration tests
???Analysing data

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
???Knowledge of physical systems in an aerospace environment, ideally specialising in areas such as avionics, electrical power, fluid mechanics or similar
???Ability to gather and collate information
???Ability to communicate effectively in English and with a variety of nationalities across multiple time zones
???Ability to develop excellent relationships with customers & suppliers
???Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to show your own initiative
???Ability to take a proactive approach to dealing with day to day tasks
???Ability to take the lead on your own project
???Customer focused

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
???A degree in Engineering or similar education in a relevant field of studies
???Experience in an aerospace systems engineering environment.
???Experience in requirement-based engineering / product development cycle (V&V cycle)
???Knowledge of qualification and validation / test experience/ aviation safety
???Knowledge of any of the following: DO160, DO178, DO254, ARP4754, AFDX/ARINC 664, ARINC 429, DOORS, MATLAB
???Knowledge of data communications (Physical means, protocols and gateways)
???Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards one of these

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary will be based on experience. We offer all our employees an attractive company benefits package including company pension, private medical insurance and 28 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays)