Chief Engineer

A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the organisation’s Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. This is a senior engineering leadership role within a highly regulated civil aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, compliance and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment supplied to global aircraft programmes. The business operates within a regulated civil aviation framework, working directly with certification authorities such as the UK CAA, EASA and FAA, delivering safety-critical avionics equipment that must meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical excellence.Chief EngineerPermanentMonday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pmVery Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% BonusFarehamChief EngineerKey Responsibilities \n

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• Provide technical leadership across departments
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• Act as Company Design Signatory, signing off product certification and airworthiness.
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• Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA certification manager.
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• Ensure engineering processes comply with relevant civil aviation regulations.
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• Review and approve certification artefacts, DDPs and compliance documentation.
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• Oversee system lifecycle planning in accordance with civil aircraft & systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methods
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• Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations
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• Oversee DO-160G environmental and EMC qualification testing.
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• Ensure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained.
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• Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators.
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Chief EngineerEssential Experience / Skills / Qualifications\n

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• Previous experience in avionics systems certification would be preferred
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• Knowledge of: ED-79B, ED-12C, ED-80, ED-135, UK CAA, EASA or FAA certification processes and DO-160G qualification testing is desirable
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• Product certification & airworthiness signatory responsibility
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• Configuration and change control systems
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• Strong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems.
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• Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data.
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• Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications.
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Chief EngineerCompany Benefits\n

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• 15% Bonus
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• Funded membership of a professional body
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• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
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• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
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• Income protection scheme
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• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
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• Share buying scheme
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• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
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• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
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• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
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• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
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• Free on-site car parking
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• Employee Referral Scheme
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• Employee Perks – offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
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