Avionics Systems Engineering Lead

Job Purpose:

This Avionics Systems Engineering Lead position in [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] will support the development and integration of avionics systems for our high‑altitude, long‑endurance (HAPS/UAV) platform. The role coordinates systems engineering activities across communications, navigation, surveillance, SATCOM, payloads, and ground systems.

Responsibilities include guiding the team, supporting compliance activities, and assisting with supplier coordination to deliver safe, certifiable solutions. The position works closely with our aircraft, ground, operations, safety, and certification teams and may support CVE activities when delegated. It contributes to system integration, verification, and mission readiness throughout the programme lifecycle.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who is looking to take the next step into leadership

Other Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary avionics systems engineering team.
• Support development and maintenance of avionics architecture under guidance from senior engineering leadership
• Manage avionics requirements: elicitation, traceability, verification, validation, and configuration control
• Lead system design and integration readiness reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Coordinate with suppliers to support specifications, qualification evidence, and integration readiness
• Ensure compliance with ARP4754, ARP4761, DO‑178, DO‑254, and applicable UAV/HAPS regulations
• Oversee SATCOM and data‑link integration (e.g., Iridium, Inmarsat, Viasat, Starlink)
• Promote model‑based systems engineering and alignment of models/simulations with verification plans
• Produce technical documentation and present status updates to stakeholders

Our Requirements for this role:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electronics, or related engineering discipline
• Proven avionics systems engineering experience, ideally in HAPS/UAV or aerospace programmes.
• Experience leading a team or a project lead
• Solid foundation in avionics architecture, requirements ownership, and system integration.
• Proficiency with requirement management tools (like DOORS, Jama or Jira), and system‑level verification planning
• Extensive experience with avionics and ground-system integration, testing, and supplier management
• Deep knowledge of ARP4754, ARP4761, DO‑178, DO‑254, and UAV/HAPS regulatory frameworks is very desirable
• Also desirable: SATCOM integration experience, MBSE tools (e.g., Simulink), UAV certification liaison, CVE eligibility

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

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Department : Engineering

Locations : Farnborough