Aircraft Systems Architect

Aircraft Systems Architect

Farnborough (hybrid working 3 days per week onsite 2 days from home) - 12 month contract (+ potential to extend) - Pay rate £52.20 p/h PAYE basic (£59.79 p/h including holiday pay) or £69.83 p/h Umbrella

As a Systems Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and operations of a high altitude UAV system. Leveraging your extensive experience and expertise in avionics, air operations, and ground systems, you will lead and contribute to complex engineering projects, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and aviation standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation, meeting project objectives, and adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven ability in the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems and ground systems.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools (DOORS, JAMA...), and modelling and simulation tools such as Simulink.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with the certification process and the ability to act as a liaison with regulatory authorities.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of relevant aviation industry standards and best practices in systems engineering.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience is preferred.

Other desirable skills and experience

• Flight Test & Trials
• Simulators
• Knowledge of Ground & Airborne Software

Additional Information

This role will operate inside IR35. All candidates must be capable of gaining a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check before starting.