As a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer, you will lead the architecture, and integration of Avionics systems for the Zephyr High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), ensuring they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This role requires a deep understanding of electronics, software, and aerospace systems to ensure the reliability and functionality of these systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation, meeting project objectives, and adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

· Project Management: Lead avionics architecture and integration activities from concept to delivery, managing schedules, risks, resources, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

· Systems Engineering (ARP4754B): Define and maintain avionics system and subsystem requirements, ensuring full traceability. Develop Systems Engineering Plans, Certification Plans, Verification Plans, and contribute to overall compliance with ARP4754B.

· Avionics Systems: Develop and manage requirements, architectures, interface definitions (ICDs) and V&V for avionics systems (Flight Computer, C2 Datalink, Transponder, etc).

· Integration Leadership: Lead integration of avionics with platform systems including power, propulsion, structures, payloads, and mission systems, ensuring coherent system behaviour across all interfaces.

· Issue Resolution: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve avionics system issues across hardware, software, and integration domains.

· Safety & Airworthiness: Interface with Safety and Airworthiness teams to support FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA, and associated ARP4761A documentation. Contribute to certification artefacts and regulatory compliance evidence.

· Design Reviews: Support and contribute to SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, Qualification Reviews, and other formal design assessments.

· Documentation & Configuration Management: Produce high‑quality engineering documentation including requirements, architectures, integration procedures, and certification evidence. Maintain design records, test data, and system baselines.

· Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in engineering processes, standards, and design methodologies. Remain current with relevant avionics and HAPS technology developments.

· Cross‑Functional & Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (power, structures, mission systems, operations, safety) and external suppliers for design, integration, and qualification of avionics equipment.

· Travel: Overseas travel may be required to support integration, supplier engagement, or test activities.

Experience and Qualifications:

· Proven experience in avionics or aerospace systems engineering.

· Degree in Electronics, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.

· Solid understanding of avionics systems.

· Experience with Requirements Management Tools, such as JAMA, or DOORS.

· Knowledge of ARP4754B and ARP4761A is advantageous.

· Knowledge of DO178C and DO254 is desirable.

· Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

· Ability to contribute to airworthiness and certification activities.

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Department

Engineering

Locations

Farnborough

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