Lead Systems Engineer - Avionics Communication

As an Avionics Systems Engineer focusing on communications, you will define the end-to-end architecture for airborne systems encompassing data, voice, and mission-critical links. By collaborating with industry partners and platform teams, you will integrate emerging technologies into critical air platforms. You will engage with diverse partners, suppliers, and government stakeholders to align on standards and interoperability. Your work will fundamentally shape the future of airborne mission systems, taking ownership of the system from initial definition through development and ultimate deployment. You will accomplish this by collaborating alongside a high-calibre team of specialists, strategists, and partners to deliver impactful results.

The day-to-day

• Guide the system design and development of airborne and ground-based communication architectures, leveraging modern technologies to deliver operational advantages
• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and government bodies to ensure seamless integration
• Oversee the complete systems engineering lifecycle, advancing concepts from initial requirements through to full qualification
• Prepare and supervise rigorous testing protocols at both the system and aircraft levels, encompassing flight tests
• Produce comprehensive certification and compliance documentation, ensuring strict adherence to aviation and regulatory standards throughout development
• Provide transparent reporting on project status and technical developments to engineering and programme management teams

You should apply if you

• Hold a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Have defined and developed military or civil communication architectures for air platforms
• Possess deep knowledge of communication technology, encompassing software-defined radios, data links, air-to-air and air-to-ground communications, cybersecurity, RF, and SATCOM
• Understand network management, antenna design, electronic warfare, and secure communications
• Demonstrate clear and efficient communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse internal and external audiences
• Are committed to remaining at the forefront of current research and technological advancements

Nice to have

• Bring established familiarity with aircraft certification processes and avionics integration
• Have practical experience overseeing live flight test programmes