Senior Engineering Systems Engineer

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialised the aerospace industry, combining engineering and technological excellence.

All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. GKN Aerospace Engineering Offices in Cowes, Isle of Wight builds upon a 70 years heritage of technology research and development. Join us and be part of Systems Engineering & Technology at GKN Aerospace.

We are a growing team, with a mission to be the most trusted product and technology development and support partner to our internal and external customers, through our use of world-class people, processes and differentiated technologies. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Reporting to the Director of Engineering and Technology (or delegate) the successful candidate will develop, integrate, implement, and verify technical solutions and compliance documentation; compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed programme, schedule, and manufacturing constraints.

This is a very exciting and potentially career defining opportunity. You will be a leading member of the team embarking on a significant and challenging technology development project. This project will be a major steppingstone towards achieving the next generation of avionics for customer Tilt-Rotors.

The project will operate from our GKN facilities in Cowes, Isle of Wight. There is the requirement to be flexible with International travel within Europe and to U.We offer hybrid working, the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on the needs of the business. For this opportunity we will provide a relocation support package (if applicable) to the Isle of Wight, for the successful applicant should this location be of interest.

Job Accountabilities Quality assurance reviewer of design deliverables created by the Systems Engineering team Data analysis and reporting into qualification arguments and submissions for avionic, control systems and sub-systems Technical work breakdown of program planning objectives Assure best practice development within systems engineering excellence Mentor and develop systems engineering team members System engineering inputs to technology incubator process To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: HNC, degree OR equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering Demonstrable experience as an Engineer delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Proven design and delivery of high quality and reliable systems in a complex regulatory environment (e.g. Proven track record (minimum 1 project), in compliance planning and verification & validation analysis for product release Ability to design and set-up experiments and fixtures for testing Confident interrogating CAD models and drawings (such CATIA V5) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. Working experience delivering system designs using MBSE toolbox (e.g.

Experience in safety assessment software/toolbox FTA and FMEA (e.g. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. Competitive salary dependent on experience Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Relocation support (if applicable) Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.

Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award.