Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Role overview Alten is looking for a Landing Gear Systems Engineer based in Bristol. This role supports the design, development, and testing of landing gear systems for aerospace projects. The position involves close collaboration with aeronautics specialists to deliver reliable and high-performing solutions for aircraft. What you will do Design and develop landing gear systems for various aircraft applications Test and validate system performance to ensure safety and quality standards are met Work alongside engineering teams to address technical challenges and achieve project objectives Apply technical expertise to both current and future aerospace projects Location This position is based on-site in Bristol.

Our VisionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of transforming electric aviation. Our innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, Valo, is designed to achieve 'zero emissions' while setting new benchmarks for safety in aviation.We are committed to breaking away from traditional aerospace conventions, striving to redefine industry standards and best practices. As we transition from a prototype-driven business to a rapidly growing SME, the next few years are pivotal for our ambitious goals, including achieving airliner-level safety certification by 2028.Your RoleAs the Senior Manager of Landing Gear Design, you will spearhead the design and implementation of the landing gear system for the Valo, collaborating closely with the Structures team and reporting to the Head of Airframe. Your leadership will be crucial in developing a safe, lightweight, and robust solution that integrates flawlessly with the airframe and critical systems. This position is integral as we advance through the upcoming phases of design and development.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the complete design and development of the landing gear system for the Valo.Define system architecture, interfaces, and integration requirements with the airframe, flight control, and avionics systems.Collaborate with external suppliers to ensure design compliance and manage project delivery.Work with internal teams across structures, systems, loads, and manufacturing for seamless integration.Review and authorize detailed design work, engineering drawings, and reports.Support analysis and testing to validate performance and structural integrity.Contribute to certification plans and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards.Identify design risks and oversee their resolution.Lead a talented team of System and Design Engineers.Foster talent development and drive the transformation of the Engineering Organization towards agility and efficiency.Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Join Assystem as a Senior Systems Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping innovative engineering solutions. You will be part of a dynamic team, where your expertise in systems engineering will be crucial in delivering high-quality projects across various sectors. Your responsibilities will encompass the design, development, and integration of complex systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Join Us in Transforming Electric AviationAt Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing electric aviation. Our flagship eVTOL aircraft, the Valo, promises to establish unprecedented safety benchmarks in the sky, all while achieving 'zero emissions'.We are not bound by the conventional methods of the past; instead, we aim to redefine aerospace standards. As we evolve from a prototype-focused business to a growing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), we are entering a pivotal phase in our journey to fulfill our ambitious objectives. Our goal is to secure airliner-level safety certification by 2028, paving the way for service with our airline and operator partners.What Awaits YouAs a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in System Safety, you will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where safety is paramount. Working within the Powertrain Squad, you will closely collaborate with specialists in propulsion, flight controls, power distribution, and airworthiness, alongside external suppliers. This innovative atmosphere fosters the reimagining of traditional aerospace practices to tackle the unique challenges posed by electric aviation.You will be part of a team committed to transparency, data-driven decision-making, and simplifying design principles, ensuring that our safety cases are thorough yet straightforward. Anticipate engaging in cross-functional dialogues, influencing architectural decisions, and contributing to the evolution of safety practices for eVTOL systems.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance EPU requirements to encompass all safety-derived functions and assumptions from aircraft-level FHA, PASA, and PRA, ensuring full completeness and traceability.Critically assess EPU PSSA and SSA for alignment with aircraft-level analyses, ensuring consistency across internal and supplier safety assessments.Serve as the technical authority for identifying and rectifying inconsistencies in safety cases, directly engaging with internal experts and EPU suppliers to negotiate effective solutions.Lead design reviews focusing on safety-derived functions, ensuring proper implementation, design conformity, and proactive risk management.Conduct cross-functional trade studies to streamline architecture and safety arguments, thereby minimizing complexity while maximizing safety efficacy.

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Role Overview Vertical Aerospace is seeking a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer to join the team in the Bristol office. This position plays a central part in developing new aviation technologies and advancing projects that aim to change how people travel by air.

About UsThe IT Operations team at the University of the West of England is dedicated to managing our extensive infrastructure, ensuring seamless functionality from desktop systems to data centers. Our responsibilities encompass a diverse array of technologies, including but not limited to datacenter utilities like power and air conditioning, networking solutions from Juniper and Cisco, storage systems like SAN and NAS, backup solutions, cloud storage, hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V, and operating systems across various platforms including Linux, Solaris, Windows, and macOS.Our infrastructure spans two primary data centers and multiple university sites, including the UWE Gloucester campus, supporting approximately 7,000 desktops, over 800 servers, and handling around 5 million emails monthly across 71,000 user accounts.We are committed to maintaining high-performance operational systems, providing a digitally agile and technologically advanced environment for our students, staff, and partners. Our team is accountable for the operation and maintenance of existing systems, ensuring that new services and major infrastructure initiatives are operationally effective and sustainable.About the RoleIn the role of Senior IT Systems Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise to provide operational support and project-based development across a variety of IT systems. As a senior member of our team, you will oversee the implementation, ongoing maintenance, and support of IT systems as well as business applications.Key projects you will engage with include:Transitioning services to AzureMigrating Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams (with Direct Routing)Updating IT systems and Windows servers to their latest iterationsEnhancing automation capabilities using Power Automate and DevOps tools like Ansible and GitAbout YouThe ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with many of the following technologies:Windows Server Operating Systems and other Microsoft products (e.g., Active Directory, Skype for Business)Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Exchange, Intune, Azure AD, SharePoint)Microsoft Teams (including voice), contact center systems, or cloud telephonyCloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)VMware and other virtualization platformsPowerShell scriptingExperience with Agile project management methodologies and collaboration tools, as well as a strong desire to transition services from on-premises to cloud solutions, will be highly regarded.

Join our innovative team at Vertical Aerospace as a System Safety Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our cutting-edge aerospace systems. You will be responsible for conducting risk assessments and safety analyses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement safety measures, and contributing to the development of industry-leading aerospace technologies.

Join our dynamic team at Assystem as a Systems Engineer in the vibrant city of Bristol! This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about technology and eager to kickstart their careers in engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge systems that drive innovation.

Join Assystem as an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in security systems, where your skills will contribute to innovative designs that enhance safety and security. We seek a professional who is passionate about technology and possesses a keen eye for detail.

Join Vertical Aerospace as a Senior Actuation Systems Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of aerospace innovation. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and test advanced actuation systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and industry experts to contribute to cutting-edge projects that will revolutionize urban air mobility.

Join Vertical Aerospace as an Advanced Systems Safety Engineer and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of our innovative aerospace systems. You will be integral in evaluating and mitigating risks, developing safety-critical systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold our commitment to excellence.

Our VisionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing electric aviation. Our flagship eVTOL aircraft, the Valo, is set to redefine safety standards in air travel while achieving 'zero emissions' by setting a new benchmark for how we traverse the skies.We aim to transform the aerospace industry by departing from traditional practices and embracing innovative best practices. As we transition from a prototype-focused enterprise to a scaling SME, the coming years will be pivotal in realizing our ambitious objectives. With a target for airliner-level safety certification in 2028, we are poised to serve our airline partners and operators effectively.Your RoleAs a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role within our engineering team, contributing to the assembly of the Valo as a cohesive and certifiable aircraft. You will lead interdisciplinary initiatives to define and integrate various systems, collaborating closely with teams specializing in safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures. This role is ideal for a systems thinker who excels in complex environments and is passionate about bringing groundbreaking aircraft designs to fruition.Your ResponsibilitiesChampion aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification throughout the complete engineering lifecycle.Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and cohesive aircraft design.Manage system-level trade studies, interface management, and critical configuration decisions.Generate and scrutinize compliance evidence for certification, ensuring thorough traceability and completeness.Promote and implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software for seamless integration.Assist with program planning and identify potential blockers to maintain engineering deliverables on schedule.Mentor fellow engineers and advocate for systems engineering best practices within the organization.Engage actively in design reviews, program reviews, and compliance assessments.

Join AECOM as a Principal Cable System Design Engineer and be at the forefront of innovative engineering solutions in Bristol. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and implementation of advanced cable systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the infrastructure of our cities.

Join the Graphcore Team!At Graphcore, we are pioneering the future of AI computing. Our team consists of semiconductor, software, and AI specialists with extensive experience in developing the entire AI compute stack, from silicon to software and large-scale infrastructure.As a proud member of the SoftBank Group, supported by substantial long-term investments, we are providing critical technology to the rapidly expanding SoftBank AI ecosystem.To seize the vast opportunities in AI, we are growing our teams globally, assembling the brightest talent to tackle the most challenging problems in an environment where every individual has the chance to significantly impact our company, products, and the future of artificial intelligence.Role OverviewAs a key member of our Drivers and Utilities team, you will play a vital role in planning, designing, implementing, and testing low-level kernel drivers and user space driver library code. You will be part of one of the two teams in our system software department, collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure the success of our innovative projects.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of AviationAt Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of the electric aviation revolution. Our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, the Valo, is designed to deliver 'zero emissions' and set new benchmarks for safety in air travel.We are committed to breaking away from traditional aerospace practices, aiming to redefine industry standards as we transition from a prototype-focused company to a rapidly growing SME. The upcoming years are crucial for achieving our ambitious target of obtaining airliner-level safety certification by 2028, paving the way for our aircraft to serve airline and operator customers.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a skilled Avionic Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, development, and integration of our Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, and Maintenance Systems for the eVTOL platform. This position requires a robust understanding of avionics along with hands-on experience in system design, integration, verification, and certification processes. You will play a pivotal role throughout the avionics development lifecycle, including definition, integration, and support for certification.Ideal candidates will possess over 8 years of relevant experience, demonstrating the ability to take ownership of critical technical work packages.Your ResponsibilitiesAvionics Leadership: Lead an engineering team responsible for the design and integration of aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance, and maintenance systems. Develop comprehensive requirements, documentation, test procedures, and reports while overseeing test plan development, commissioning, and troubleshooting.Modelling & Requirements Management: Capture engineering specifications within Vertical's modelling and requirements framework, ensuring end-to-end traceability and compliance with all certification requirements.System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure seamless system compatibility and integration into the platform. Lead ground and systems integration tests alongside flight test teams to deliver a certifiable avionics solution that meets customer expectations.Project Delivery: Manage work packages within the Vehicle Systems team, ensuring timely delivery of designs and adherence to hardware and software delivery plans.

Join Vertical Aerospace as an Advanced Systems Engineer specializing in Cockpit and Cabin systems. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation in aerospace engineering, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge cockpit and cabin technologies. You will collaborate with a talented team to ensure the highest standards of performance and safety in our aircraft.

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Our VisionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing electric aviation. Our flagship aircraft, the Valo, represents a groundbreaking step forward with its eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing) design, aiming for zero emissions while setting new benchmarks for safety in air travel.We are committed to transforming the aerospace industry by breaking free from conventional practices. As we rapidly evolve from a prototype enterprise to a robust SME, the upcoming years are vital for our progress towards achieving our ambitious objectives. Our goal is to obtain airliner-level safety certification by 2028, paving the way for service integration with our airline partners.Role OverviewAs a Senior System Verification and Validation Engineer within the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) team, you will play a critical role in the Powertrain Squad. This team focuses on requirements specification, aircraft integration design, and system verification for the Electric Propulsion Unit, which includes the electric motor, power electronics, control systems, and thermal management.The EPU is not only responsible for thrust generation but also plays a vital role in aircraft safety, with complex interactions with the flight control system, powertrain architecture, aircraft structure, and propellers. The system is being developed by a key supplier and will adhere to EASA SC E-19 certification standards in the context of the VX4 aircraft platform.In this role, you will lead the verification activities for the EPU, collaborating closely with internal engineering teams, airworthiness authorities, suppliers, and external testing partners to create a comprehensive and certifiable verification program.Your daily tasks will include defining verification strategies, assessing requirement verifiability, coordinating system-level testing, and collaborating with suppliers and testing teams to ensure the delivery of certification evidence that meets the required standards.