Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Role Overview

• Provide mechanical and electrical systems expertise for ATA 32 (Landing Gear) systems, focusing on the Nose Wheel Steering ECU and the Brake Control System on the Aircraft
• Develop, review, and approve design and compliance documentation for NWS and BCS
• Define and implement the certification strategy for the NWS ECU and BCS
• Act as the Compliance Verification Engineer for NWS and BCS systems
• Liaise with equipment suppliers on behalf of the aircraft manufacturer, providing technical guidance and oversight
• Review and approve supplier deliverables
• Coordinate requirements and interfaces between the suppliers and the aircraft design team
• Oversee the integration of supplier equipment with other aircraft systems
• Contribute to safety and reliability analyses for the landing gear systems
• Verify that the overall system safety and performance meet the programme’s objectives
• Monitor and manage the progress of the NWS and BCS work packages against programme milestones
• Prepare and deliver regular status updates and reports
• Support configuration management and quality processes
• Collaborate closely with the client’s engineering teams and internal project managers to address technical issues

Requirements

• Degree (BSc/BEng) or HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
• Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant relevant experience in lieu of formal qualifications
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of aircraft systems engineering, particularly in mechanical/hydraulic systems and electronic control units
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of aviation regulatory requirements and standards
• Documentation & Analytical Skills: Excellent ability to produce, review, and critique technical documentation – including specifications, engineering drawings, test plans, analyses, and reports
• Tools Proficiency: Proficiency with engineering tools and software (e.g. CATIA, 3DExperience, IBM DOORS)
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Problem-Solving & Organisation: Effective at troubleshooting issues and driving them to resolution.
• Proven experience in aerospace engineering, specifically in aircraft systems development and certification
• Familiarity with aircraft landing gear, hydraulic and brake systems (ATA 32) is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience with the certification process for aircraft systems, including knowledge of EASA certification standards (e.g. CS-25)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy
• enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people