Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Airbus Operations Limited

Filton, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; annual profit share + share op...
Hybrid
Beng/meng in electrical engineering
Autocad proficiency for circuit design
Experience with arinc 429 and can protocols
You will architect and lead a team to design complex avionic test rigs ensuring the safety of future aircraft

Job Summary

  • You will architect and lead a team to design complex avionic test rigs ensuring the safety of future aircraft.
  • The role requires translating high-level customer needs into rigorous technical specifications through full lifecycle design reviews.
  • Employees enjoy a 35-hour work week, Friday afternoons off, and comprehensive benefits including Bupa health insurance and pension contributions.

Matching Summary

You will architect and lead a team to design complex avionic test rigs ensuring the safety of future aircraft.

Salary

Competitive salary; Annual profit share and share options available; Contributory pension and car leasing scheme included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering
  • AutoCAD proficiency for circuit design
  • Experience with ARINC 429 and CAN protocols
  • Hands-on test laboratory environment experience
  • Leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Test Automation platforms
  • Familiarity with Digital Twin technologies
  • Requirements-Based Engineering knowledge
  • Configuration Management expertise
  • Strong focus on KTOPS cultural values

Key Requirements

  • BEng or MEng degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Significant hands-on experience in test laboratory environments
  • Proven track record leading projects or technical responsibilities

Work Rights

BPSS check required (including criminal record check)

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