Description
Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics
A Senior Systems Engineer with Avionics is required to work on a twelve month with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Preston.
This is a long term opportunity within the Aerospace industry.
Overview of the Senior Systems Engineer contract role
A vacancy exists for highly motivated Systems Engineer to support major upgrades to aircraft avionics.
The vacancy offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to be involved in the development and clearance of the future aircraft avionics system.
Key Responsibilities required for the Senior Systems Engineer contract role
. To be the focal point in the Avionics team for an upgrade capability.
. Production and Maintenance of Avionic Systems design, test requirements & clearance documentation.
. Support to life cycle, design and progress reviews.
. To assist in understanding the Customer requirements including the generation of feasibility study reports, specifications and technical definition documentation.
. Detailing of Qualification & Acceptance requirements
. Deliver the Weapon System level design deliverables Avionic System Requirements, System Requirements Specification, Design Concept Analysis, Functional Interface Control Documents, etc
. Allocate to hardware and software configured items where appropriate in order that an integrated design solution can be achieved.
. Test specification (Trials Requirements Document/Verification Goals) and support to rig & flight trials
. Systems certification activities
Key Skills required for the Senior Systems Engineer contract role
The successful candidates will have a degree, HND or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline. Experience in Avionics, Systems Test, Software Requirements or an equivalent is preferable. Mil Std 1553 databus or Virtual Applications Prototyping Systems would be an advantage. An understanding of the Systems Development Lifecycle is essential.
The role is based in Preston, Lancashire - commutable from Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, Skipton, Stockport, Manchester, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham with excellent access from Liverpool and Leeds
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