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Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

We are Smart People solving Complex Challenges.

Location : Bristol office transitioning to site east of Bath in 2023.

About us
You will be joining the airborne special mission solutions team, designing, and producing world class, bespoke special mission aircraft conversions for law enforcement, public safety, search and rescue, air ambulance and C4ISR applications for government and industry aircraft operators. Our multi-disciplinary team of design engineers, operators and aircraft engineers provide turn-key solutions from conceptualisation through to production, aircraft modification and operationalisation.

About the opportunity
To support new aircraft modification projects in Airborne Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services and Search & Rescue we have an exciting opportunity for a for an experienced senior avionics/electrical design engineer to join Nova Systems International’s EASA aerospace design office.

You will have the opportunity to be a leader of design for electrical and avionics integration of aircraft equipment and components as part of important projects to meet technical requirements of our customer and ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations

What you will be involved in:

• Assist the team lead in mentoring and coaching design engineers
• Taking ownership for all electrical/avionics design aspects of the assigned modification project ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements, customer specifications and company objectives
• Take the modification from concept, through detailed design, manufacture, and installation to entry-into-service
• Compilation and checking of drawings, test plans and compliance documents for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable airworthiness and environmental protection requirements.
• Perform the assigned role and discharge delegated authority as checker or compliance verification engineer, or as a design checker verifying compliance to functional requirements
• Liaise with the Project Manager of the assigned project for delivery of design, certification, manufacture and installation elements of the project in line with your allocated task budget and schedule, proactively providing feedback on the progress and status of the assigned tasks
• For projects which you are assigned as Project Lead you will coordinate all project elements in accordance with the established project scope, budget and schedule

What we would expect from you:

• The ability to lead electrical/avionics design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring
• Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams
• Tertiary education or suitable professional engineering qualifications in electrical/electronics engineering or avionics design
• Skilled in aerospace design software
• 5 to 15 years of experience in the aerospace industry, specifically working in EASA, FAA or UK CAA design organisations
• Demonstrated understanding of civil regulatory requirements relating to aerospace design (Part 21, CS-25, CS-23, CS-27 and CS-29)
• Demonstrable expertise in one of the following domains – RTCAO DO-178 and DO-254; systems safety analysis using ARP 4754/4761; ARINC 429/664 databus; EWIS; MIL-STD-1553 databus; avionics integration design; aircraft electrical loads analysis
• Eligibility to be appointed checker or Compliance Verification Engineer under specific EASA panels, or eligibility to be appointed design functional compliance checker.
• Well-rounded understanding of own discipline areas and how it fits with the other discipline areas.

About you:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in aerospace special mission modifications including C4ISR, airborne law enforcement, coast guard or aeromedical applications is highly desirable.
• A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Experience working around and on aircraft to perform aircraft surveys and support modifications.
• Positive and committed team member, who works to very high standards and cares about client interests, and Nova’s and own professional reputation
• Self-motivated and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy or part of a team
• Problem solving skills with a drive and intellectual curiosity to continuously improve and develop professionally
• Flexible, positive, and committed team member, who works to very high standards and cares about client interests, and Nova’s own professional reputation

Nova’s Value Proposition, Beyond the pay cheque:
In addition to salary, you will be supported with:

• Flexible working conditions to suit individual needs and dress for your day
• 25 days of Annual Leave per year
• Up to 7% contributory pension
• Generous allowance for Personal and Personal Development (+ 5 days of study leave)
• Commitment to Health & Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members)
• An inclusive and supportive culture
• Reward & Recognition Program
• A range of other great benefits, just ask us!

Interested?
If you are interested in a position and think you would be a good fit, please submit an application with your CV and covering letter attached. Salary £45,000 - £60,000 based on experience.

We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector as a whole. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role descriptions and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment and respect for every individual. We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively supporting the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.

Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation.