Integrated Actuation Systems Architect

The Integrated Actuation Systems Architect reports to the Head of Mechanical Systems and will be responsible for the development, integration and verification of the pylon tilt and blade pitch systems on our demonstrator & production aircraft programmes. You will take technical responsibility for the integrated verification through component, rigs, ground and flight testing. In doing this you will deploy a multitude of engineering tools and methods and need to act as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE)

• Lead the technical development strategy for the tilt and blade pitch systems to meet the aircraft and programme objectives.
• Own the technology roadmap for the current and future development of actuation systems.
• Be responsible for overall system architecture and design, integrating this across multiple aircraft disciplines.
• Undertake work which requires the application of fundamental principles of engineering, control, systems integration and systems thinking in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts.
• Approving technical IPT deliverables (plans, requirements, descriptions, reports, tasks, instructions, declarations etc).
• Mentor and develop the team on technical topics.
• Define and carry out technical trade studies for your team’s systems to meet aircraft performance, integration and other programme objectives.
• Establish fit for purpose requirements and criteria by which the product plan will be executed to meet or exceed the aircraft objectives and certification.
• Define and maintain key interfaces (functional, comms, structural) between your systems and other aircraft teams.

Experience & Qualifications:

We seek an individual with a proven track record in a highly-regulated industry as an organised self-starter who has led the development and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems, tightly coupled with other systems, within time critical programmes. You will have the technical background necessary to successfully lead the technical definition of these systems.

Degree in electronic engineering or similar

You will need:

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a complex aircraft development environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of regulatory certification specifications such as SC-VTOL, CS/FAR-23, 25, 27 or 29 is highly desirable.
• Experience in:
  • Requirement Management
  • Management of technical risk
  • Validation & Verification
  • Driving software development
  • Supplier management to deliver projects involving complex electronics
• Proactivity, forward thinking and self-motivation with the ability to build and lead a team of like-minded engineers.
• A passion for building something new.