Senior System Engineer

About the Role

This is a great opportunity, joining our existing project teams working and supporting our Landing Gear work packages. You will work with a consultative approach while building strong relationships with our customers as a team, communicating with stakeholders at a variety of seniority levels and provide a high standard of System Engineering. All our consultants are adaptable and open to work across multiple sectors while being part of the team here at Akkodis.

Responsibilities

• Braking functions (autobrake or manual brake, antiskid protection, e-Taxi and park brake).
• Steering & control functions (tire pressure indication, reject take-off, steering towing key, brake temperature sensor and brake selector valve).
• Abnormal braking functions (alternate braking and emergency braking).
• Equipment development from requirements definition (PTS) and V&V plan to certification by EASA and Controlled Entry Into Service (CEIS).
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to seamlessly integrate braking and steering systems into the overall aircraft architecture.
• Equipment re-qualification accounting for new aircraft weight variants, heat dissipation, and REACH regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Basic awareness of Aircraft System Qualification & Certification.
• Process optimisation and organisational skills.
• Planning & reporting experience.
• Project management experience is desired but not necessary.
• Creating & analysing test cases from lab and flight test.
• Ability to support delivery of large complex projects on time.
• Systems engineering experience; particularly involving Requirements Management (DOORS), Integration, Verification & Validation.
• Proficiency in Hydraulic & Mechanical systems for braking & steering control.
• Understanding of control theory and the dynamics of aircraft brake systems.
• Knowledge of communication means (Can Bus, ARINC 429, ARINC 666, Analog & Discrete signals).

Preferred Skills

• Experience in writing technical specifications both at equipment & systems level.
• Aerospace (Landing Gear Systems) environment background.
• Proficiency in Hydraulic & Mechanical systems for braking & steering control.
• Understanding of control theory and the dynamics of aircraft brake systems.
• Knowledge of various aircraft steering mechanisms, including Nose Wheel Steering and differential braking.
• Experience with A/C manuals (AMM, IPC, CMM, etc.).
• Experience in the use of one or more of the following would be advantageous: Catia V5, MSC ADAMS, MATLAB, Simulink or IBM DOORS.

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