Principal Air Systems Test Integration Engineer - Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom - Delkia

Description

Principal Air Systems Test Integration Engineer

Location: Preston

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Delkia is a specialist Systems Integrator operating throughout the UK and Internationally for safety-related and mission-critical systems in highly regulated sectors, including Aerospace, Maritime, Defence and Clean Energy.

Our offering includes system integration, engineering design, technical consultancy, and complex control systems support, all of which are harnessed specifically for each project's needs, maturity and technology requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an experienced Air System Test Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an experienced engineer in aerospace platform systems test and integration to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in air system platform level test integration across the engineering lifecycle. This includes air system requirements means of compliance test definition to support certification activities at analysis, lab, system integration ground and flight testing.

The candidate should have knowledge of model based system modelling techniques with a strong background in practical implementation of MBSE practices at air system platform level, and be conversant with various industry standards e.g. Def Stan 00-970, CS 23, 25, Def Stan and their implementation on engineering projects to understand test requirements to provide mean of compliance evidence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the air system test requirements and test modelling implementation on project.
• Provide subject matter expertise on own areas of expertise, and develop own and others knowledge and experience to develop the capability.
• Implement and influence the company MBSE culture and champion the MBSE ethos.
• Support internal and client capability in line with model based and digitisation strategies.
• Integrate with safety regime to demonstrate controls to support air system safety case and integrated test evaluation and acceptance planning activities.
• Guide engineering teams on the integration of requirements into MBSE and qualification test system.
• Provide day to day governance in alignment with industry and client standards and practices.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and project teams to address system test integration queries and ensure that air system platform considerations are integrated throughout project lifecycles.
• Remain aware of current industry developments in air system certification and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the organization and wider industry.
• Mentor engineers across the discipline and wider engineering teams and contribute to their professional development as well as their own.

Desired Qualifications / Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with model based systems engineering toolsets and standards e.g. SYSML DS CAMEO, Rationale Rhapsody, PTC Integrity Modeller
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management toolsets e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, DS Enovia
• Demonstrable experience in systems test integration at air system platform level, with a focus on the early lifecycle startup and implementation of qualification test techniques through simulation and modelling to support certification.
• Deep understanding of industry related standards for platform certification within the aerospace sector.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to system test architecture.
• Flexibility to adapt to different sectors and work environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with system engineering standards e.g ISO 15288 & ISO
• Experience in other relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g., ARP 4754 / 4761, DO 254 , DO-178C).
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role as a Platform System Test Integrator.
• Ground & Flight Test planning with operator liaison considerations for acceptance.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Training and Development
• Excellent Company Standards
• Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Health Care
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Benefits Package
• Great team spirit
• Organised social events
• Professional membership

Company Overview

Based in Preston and Cumbria, Delkia is a specialist Systems Integrator in systems engineering design and systems integration in the Aerospace, Maritime and Clean Energy sectors.

Vision

To become the leading British Systems Integrator and partner of choice for high-integrity and mission-critical systems.

Mission

To deliver innovative value-for-money products and services to customers to enable safe and secure operations.

Values

• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Integrity, Trust and Accountability
• Safety and Security
• Client Focused
• Social Value and Impact
• Continuous Improvement

Purpose: Our purpose is to protect lives and critical assets.

Equal opportunities : Delkia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Please be aware that many roles working for Delkia will be subject to security vetting restrictions.

Note to Agencies: Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

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