Senior Systems Engineer – Landing Gear

The responsibilities

In accordance to the role, typical responsibilities include:

• To lead and undertake Engineering activities covering a broad variety of Landing Gear Systems & Equipment Engineering tasks, delivering integrated technical solutions related to landing gear structure, braking, steering, extension and retraction systems.
• To ensure all engineering activities are in line with cascaded requirements and verified to demonstrate compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations and design requirements.
• Manage System/equipment related modifications from initial definition to certification.
• Lead complex activities covering all parts of equipment development, covering both Systems and Equipment tasks.
• To lead a project team of mid-level/junior engineers interfacing with Aircraft Manufacturers and Landing Gear System & Equipment vendors to ensure the development of an integrated technical solution.
• Ensuring adherence to budget and schedule for each task managing and mitigating risks/opportunities and communicating in a timely manner.
• Provide a responsive, customer focused service to external and internal clients
• Interface with external customers/suppliers on technical aspects
• Conducting technical investigations and root cause analysis
• Develop technical solutions and recommendations for in service issues
• Modifications to existing Landing Gear Structure and Systems Equipment
• Assessment of supplier documentation to support certification activities
• Participate actively in design reviews
• Support Validation and Verification activities using DOORS
• Prepare technical reports to show compliance to the applicable certification requirements
• Create design office documentation such as technical reports, specification requirements, test procedures and certification documents
• Provide ad-hoc support to production and flight test
• Provide ad-hoc support to Customer Services Engineering and Product Safety

The requirements:

Mandatory Requirements:

• Graduate or master degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering from an institute of repute.
• 10+ years of experience in technical leadership
• Candidate should have good understanding of aircraft equipment installation and testing.
• Previous experience in demonstrating compliance to requirements.
• Technical knowledge of aircraft systems
• Good client/supplier management and communication skills
• Confidence in dealing with complex engineering issues at a senior level
• Commercial awareness
• Mentoring skills
• Adaptable and Innovative thinking

Desirable Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of Landing Gear or Hydraulic Systems
• Experience of working abroad or on international projects.
• Competency in writing technical reports and making presentations
• Commercial knowledge – estimates, programmes and costs.
• Professional accreditation.
• Whole aircraft systems knowledge
• Good understanding of aircraft design processes
• Aircraft operation and maintenance experience

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance Incentives
• Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme (PF)
• Medical Insurance for the employee, family & dependant parents
• Accident Insurance coverage for the employee