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Our client, a leading entity in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a skilled and diligent Flight Test Engineer to join their team. This role is pivotal in planning, executing, and reporting flight and ground tests to ensure aircraft and system performance meets the requisite standards and requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Own requirements-to-test traceability for assigned systems and featu... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Electronic Design Engineer Location: Fareham (hybrid working) Contract: Permanent, full-time Who We Are & What's on Offer Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms. What You'll Work On As an Electronic... ZIPC1_UKTJ

A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the organisation’s Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. This is a senior engineering leadership role within a highly regulated civil aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, compliance and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment supplied to global aircraft programmes. The business operates within a regulated civil aviation framework, working directly with certification authorities such as the UK CAA, EASA and FAA, delivering safety-critical avionics equipment that must meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical excellence.Chief EngineerPermanentMonday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pmVery Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% BonusFarehamChief EngineerKey Responsibilities • Provide technical leadership across departments, • Act as Company Design Signatory, signing off product certification and airworthiness., • Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA certification manager., • Ensure engineering processes comply with relevant civil aviation regulations., • Review and approve certification artefacts, DDPs and compliance documentation., • Oversee system lifecycle planning in accordance with civil aircraft & systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methods, • Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations, • Oversee DO-160G environmental and EMC qualification testing., • Ensure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained., • Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators.Chief EngineerEssential Experience / Skills / Qualifications, • Previous experience in avionics systems certification would be preferred, • Knowledge of: ED-79B, ED-12C, ED-80, ED-135, UK CAA, EASA or FAA certification processes and DO-160G qualification testing is desirable, • Product certification & airworthiness signatory responsibility, • Configuration and change control systems, • Strong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems., • Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data., • Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications.Chief EngineerCompany Benefits, • 15% Bonus, • Funded membership of a professional body, • Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress, • Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution, • Income protection scheme, • Life Assurance x4 basic salary, • Share buying scheme, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days, • Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days), • Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover, • Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing, • Free on-site car parking, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Employee Perks – offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ or contact for a confidential discussion.

Tired of working on the same embedded Linux projects over and over? Ready to take your kernel development skills to the next level? Joining our team as a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer, you'll use your expertise across a broad range of systems – from video streaming equipment and satellite communication platforms, to industrial control systems and aircraft data recorders. Every project brings new technical challenges and the chance to work with cutting-edge hardware. You're going to fit in if you love diving deep into kernel development, crafting custom drivers, and solving complex embedded problems across diverse industries. When you join us, you'll already have strong embedded Linux experience. But this won't be the end of your story. You will have your own personal development plan, a mentor, your IET membership fees paid, and support for continued learning – whether that's becoming a Chartered Engineer, contributing to open-source projects, or exploring advanced kernel development techniques. We are looking for an experienced embedded Linux engineer with deep kernel development skills to join our team. You must be comfortable working across the full Linux stack – from bootloaders through to application development – and enjoy tackling the technical challenges that come with custom hardware platforms. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including FPGA engineers, hardware designers, systems engineers, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. Our culture and way of working has been recognised in the South Coast Tech Awards where we were the winner of the 'Tech Employer of the year' in 2019 and finalists again in 2023 and 2024 with particular praise for how we support the continued development of our team. Flexible working You can work in the Southampton office, or on a hybrid basis. What you'll be doing You will work across the full development lifecycle, from initial requirements through to deployment. You will be responsible for: System Architecture: Designing embedded Linux software architectures that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements. Kernel Development: Implementing and modifying Linux kernels for custom hardware platforms, including device tree configuration and optimization. Driver Development: Creating robust Linux drivers for specialized hardware components using frameworks like V4L2, DRM, and ALSA. Team Leadership: Preparing work packages for other engineers, conducting code reviews, and mentoring junior developers. Client Collaboration: Working directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Quality Assurance: Developing comprehensive test plans and debugging complex system-level issues. Essential You must already be fully eligible to work in the UK. You must have extensive experience with: C and C++ programming for embedded systems Linux kernel development, modification, and debugging Linux driver development for custom hardware Linux build systems and cross-compilation Device tree and bootloader configuration System optimisation and performance tuning We offer a fantastic range of benefits including: Uncapped profit share (20% of net profit distributed to the team) Flexible and hybrid working Continuous mentoring and professional development Free membership of professional institution (IET) Pension scheme and health cover 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed; instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030. What to Expect As a Senior Structural Test Analysis Engineer, you will join our expanding Test Team as our novel aircraft development programme advances. Your role will be pivotal in delivering critical data through component, sub-system, and full-scale tests to support design development and certification. A typical day could involve leading complex structural test rig projects for prototype and certification testing, developing test assets from conception to operation, or mentoring junior engineers while driving innovation in instrumentation and test monitoring. You'll operate across our Bristol office, Kemble Test Facility, and with flexibility for home working when appropriate. What You'll Do You will plan and execute structural test campaigns, including development and certification activities for our VX4 aircraft programme. You will lead integration and operation of advanced DAQ and control systems, with particular focus on MTS and LabVIEW platforms. You will design and review instrumentation strategies including strain gauge placement, rosette configurations, and ensure understanding of signal conditioning principles. You will ensure precise load measurement practices with deep understanding of load cells, calibration, and behaviour under varying test conditions. You will lead rig commissioning, safety reviews, and test result interpretation to support design development and certification requirements. You will build collaborative relationships across Structures, Design, and Systems teams to define test needs and drive planning and delivery of rigorous structural tests. You will oversee rig design, instrumentation plans, calibration procedures, and DAQ setup from component-level coupons to full-vehicle trials. You will manage test execution and data validation, ensuring traceability for certification and proactively improving processes for data quality, test repeatability, and system monitoring. You will train and support junior engineers and technicians in instrumentation and test methodology. What You'll Bring Degree in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering (Master's level preferred). 10+ years experience in aerospace test engineering or equivalent structural test environment. Advanced knowledge of DAQ and control systems, ideally MTS, LabVIEW, and similar platforms. Proven experience with instrumentation setup, including strain gauge application, wiring best practices, bonding techniques, and troubleshooting. Understanding of load cell behaviours, sensitivity, hysteresis, and calibration principles. Strong analytical skills, with ability to lead monitoring setups for real-time test safety and signal integrity. Hands-on experience in both developmental and certification test programmes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing. Capable of working cross-functionally and managing multiple priorities effectively. Desired Proven leadership in delivering structural test activities in a certification context (EASA/FAA). Familiarity with strain gauge rosette analysis, Wheatstone bridge configurations, and noise mitigation techniques. Knowledge of calibration traceability and uncertainty calculations. Practical familiarity with mechanical assembly of test rigs and prototype structures. Experience with data post-processing tools (e.g., nCode, MATLAB). Working knowledge of 3D CAD (Catia V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE preferred). What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. 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Our client, a leading entity in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a skilled and diligent Flight Test Engineer to join their team. This role is pivotal in planning, executing, and reporting flight and ground tests to ensure aircraft and system performance meets the requisite standards and requirements. Key Responsibilities: Own requirements-to-test traceability for assigned systems and features. Develop and author flight and ground test plans, test cards, procedures, instrumentation plans, and risk assessments; drive reviews and secure approvals through the safety and governance process. Lead the coordination of test readiness, including aircraft configuration control, instrumentation fit, sensor calibration, data acquisition setup, and pre-test checks. Support flight and ground test execution in operational roles, ensuring strict safety discipline. Analyse test data, develop plots, statistics, and technical narratives; identify root causes and propose improvements. Produce test reports, results summaries, and verification/validation evidence packs for internal decisions and regulatory engagement. Manage anomalies for assigned areas, documenting findings, coordinating troubleshooting, and defining/ executing re-test plans. Work closely with Flight Operations and Maintenance to improve procedures, crew briefings, and operational checklists. Mentor and support junior engineers in test preparation, data handling, and report writin...

Our client, a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their established team in Fareham, Hampshire. This is a permanent position located at the cutting-edge Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing. Within the aerospace industry, our client stands out as a leading supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for various aircraft. With extensive fuel and air system testing facilities, the company supports comprehensive testing across diverse conditions. As they transition to a newly built state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus, this role offers an exciting opportunity during a significant phase of transformation and growth. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Quality Engineers, supporting various quality activities. This includes the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management initiatives, liaising with internal and external customers, training staff in self-certification approval status, and auditing processes and products. Development of Quality Engineering tools and activities, including SPC, Gauge R&R, FMEA, Six Sigma, Attribute Charts and control plans Managing Quality Reviews on a monthly and weekly basis Compiling and presenting KPIs for key business functions to support Management Quality Reviews Investigating quality issues to resolution in conjunction with necessary internal or external bodies Initiating, managing...

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Titchfield, Hampshire. This is a permanent role within a business recognised globally for its leadership in aerospace fuel systems. The site is undergoing a significant transformation and will soon relocate to a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus, positioning itself as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe. Key Responsibilities: Generate designs of aircraft fuel system products to meet customer requirements using 3D CAD (CREO) Complete tolerance line-ups, detailed drawings, DFMEAs, Engineering Change Requests, and Customer approval paperwork Participate in DFMA activities Investigate and resolve non-conformance requests, providing technical support and managing obsolescence Meet turnaround time goals for engineering activities impacting monthly business finances and customer delivery Provide clear documentation of changes required to address manufacturing and supplier issues Support the process of gaining customer approval for permanent design changes Sign off Non-conformance requests and detailed manufacturing drawings Present designs at design reviews, internally and with customers Attend assessments of Non-conformance requests and drawing change applications Job Requirements: Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience in a professional engine...

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel typesWe are seeking aManufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site. Providing day to day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals.What youll do:We are seeking a highly skilled Transitions/Supply Chain - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of Sub-Contract operations within the current manufacturing processes as well as supporting the Transitions buying team when moving product to a new supplier. You will collaborate closely with operations, supply c...

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel typesWe are seeking aManufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site. Providing day to day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals.What youll do:We are seeking a highly skilled Transitions/Supply Chain - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of Sub-Contract operations within the current manufacturing processes as well as supporting the Transitions buying team when moving product to a new supplier. You will collaborate closely with operations, supply c...

Electronic Design Engineer Location: Fareham (hybrid working) Contract: Permanent, full-time Who We Are & What's on Offer Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms. What You'll Work On As an Electronic Design Enginee, you'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers. Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection) Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA) Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement What You'll Bring STEM degree Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics PCB design & schematic capture Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high-reliability design Practical prototyping skills Bonus: C/C++ for microcontroller...

Our client, a leader in the aerospace industry, is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their design department.This is a permanent position, ideal for an experienced engineer with a background in aircraft interior products and project management.Key Responsibilities: Creating detaile

Portsmouth, Lakeside + Hybrid Working Arrangements Competitive Salary + Benefits Full time / Permanent SF74017 At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Financial Accountant at any of our main UK locations, near Bristol, London or Portsmouth. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, high-quality financial reporting and strengthening financial controls across a complex, global organisation. Working within our Central Accounting Team, you’ll take ownership of fixed asset and lease accounting, helping to support business-critical investment decisions while ensuring compliance and consistency across the Group. This is an opportunity to be part of a transforming finance function where your expertise will directly influence how we manage high-value assets, from aircraft fleets to major infrastructure investments. Day-to-day, you’ll gain exposure across the business, working with stakeholders at all levels while developing your career in a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of defence, aerospace and engineering. • Managing fixed asset and lease accounting in line with regulatory standards including IFRS 16, • Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports, • Supporting month-end and year-end close activities across multiple entities, • Collaborating with finance teams, auditors, and business stakeholders to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Driving improvements and standardisation across accounting processes and controls This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home. • Demonstrating strong experience in fixed asset and lease accounting within a complex organisation, • Managing balance sheets, reconciliations and financial reporting activities, • Working across multi-entity or international environments, • Using advanced Excel and finance systems such as SAP, Navision or IFS, • Applying an audit mindset or having previous audit experience (advantageous), • Qualified Accountant (such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance, • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+, • Employee share scheme, • Employee shopping savings portal, • Payment of Professional Fees, • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave, • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity, • Flexible working – we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met, • A dynamic working environment We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. • ERP, • SAP, • Engineer, • Technology, • Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr

Eaton's Aerospace business, located in Titchfield, Hampshire, is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. The Senior Engineer – Design will be responsible for the product design activities for aircraft fuel and inerting system components. The role will deliver the product design activities for a wide range of aircraft pumps, valves and actuator products spanning the complete product lifecycle from concept development, detailed design, development, verification and qualification through to post‑design support. Producing models and detailed manufacturing drawings using CREO 3D CAD package is preferred; experience with mechanical and electro‑mechanical product design is essential. • Generate designs of aircraft fuel system products to meet customer requirements using 3D CAD (CREO)., • Complete tolerance lineups, detailed drawings, DFMEAs, Engineering Change Requests, customer approval paperwork and other design‑related activities., • Participate in DFMA activities., • Investigate non‑conformance requests, provide general technical support, manage obsolescence, and provide robust technical justifications for decisions., • Drive to meet turnaround time goals and commitment dates for closure of engineering activities. These activities directly impact monthly business finances and customer on‑time delivery., • Review and provide clear documentation (marked‑up prints) of changes required to drawings to address manufacturing/supplier issues such as obsolescence, manufacturing easement, cost reduction, and component definition., • Support the process of creating customer approval paperwork where required, to gain approval for permanent design changes., • Provide technical authority to sign off non‑conformance requests and detailed manufacturing drawings., • Design approval for in‑service and cost‑out projects where required., • Present designs at preliminary, critical, and detailed design reviews, both internal and customer., • Present and attend assessments of non‑conformance requests and drawing change applications at material and change review boards. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills enabling them to execute their activities to quality, cost, and time commitments. Previous experience in a safety‑critical arena such as aerospace, automotive, rail, or nuclear industry would be advantageous, although applicants from other high‑technology engineering backgrounds will be considered. • Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent., • At least four to seven years of engineering experience in a relevant professional engineering environment, ideally gained in the aerospace or equivalent high‑technology industry., • Electro/Mechanical Engineering, ideally of aircraft fuel system products., • Knowledge of encapsulation products used on electrical/electronic components would be useful., • Good organisational and planning skills with an ability to communicate well with customers (internal and external)., • Confidence in own technical ability, decisiveness, and firmness., • Capability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure., • Strong collaborative skills., • Strong problem‑solving skills., • Solutions‑driven with good documentation practice., • Excellent time management and project/task prioritisation skills., • Strong customer‑focus mindset., • Willingness to adopt flexible work patterns when required to meet business needs., • Willingness and ability to work with engineers and production staff at all levels., • Responsiveness to the needs of the task in hand., • Design experience with electro/mechanical machines and electronic packaging and cooling., • Working knowledge that can immediately be used with Design for Six Sigma activities., • Experience with investment castings and the subsequent machining of them., • Meeting design‑to‑cost targets., • Proven CREO experience at producing detailed manufacturing drawings. No relocation benefit is offered for this position. The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR‑controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR‑controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without company sponsorship now or in the future. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Matchtech in Fareham is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their design department, focusing on aircraft interior products. This permanent position is ideal for experienced engineers with strong project management skills and a background in aircraft design. The role involves creating detailed drawings, managing projects, and liaising with subcontractors and customers. Candidates must have relevant engineering qualifications and experience with design tools like SolidWorks. If you're proactive and detail-oriented, apply now to make a significant impact in the aerospace sector. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site. Providing day to day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals. What you’ll do: We are seeking a highly skilled NPI (New Product Introduction) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialisation of new aerospace products from concept through production readiness. This role is responsible for ensuring that new designs are manufacturable, cost effective, robust, and compliant with aerospace quality standards. You will collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to deliver smooth product launches that meet programme cost, schedule, and performance goals. Key Responsibilities Lead end to end NPI activities using gated project frameworks (e.g. MRL, PPAP, AS9145, ProLaunch). Develop and execute manufacturing plans, readiness reviews, and standard operations procedures. Drive Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMEA/PFMEA) reviews with engineering teams. Define production process flow, routings, and required tooling/fixturing. Support prototype builds, engineering trials, and qualification runs. Creation of additive manufactured tooling, Poka Yoke fixturing, using CAD modelling. Develop detailed manufacturing work instructions, standard work, and build documentation. Perform tolerance analysis, process capability studies, and risk assessments (PFMEA). Identify opportunities for automation, process optimisation, and cost reduction. Specify and validate manufacturing equipment, gauges, and special processes. Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC) Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, internal specs). Support qualification testing, certification activities, and production readiness reviews. Work closely with design engineering to influence product design early in development. Coordinate with supply chain and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and process capability. Partner with operations to ensure smooth handover from development to production. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering is preferred. Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing environment. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. Skills Demonstrated experience and involvement with NPI projects. Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as: assembly & integration; fuel systems; special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.). Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS). Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration. Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast paced environments. Detail oriented with a passion for process excellence. What we offer Competitive compensation and benefits package Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types. The Lead Systems Engineer serves as the technical project lead for aerospace fuel and inerting systems. This role defines system strategy, owns cross‑platform architectures, and ensures technical integrity from concept through certification. The engineer leads complex integration efforts, influences technology roadmaps, guides engineering teams, and represents Eaton with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. This position requires strong systems engineering knowledge, deep domain experience, and strong technical leadership experience. • Provide technical leadership for system and product engineers, serving as the primary owner of the system and representing Systems Engineering within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)., • Lead system‑level design reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) and drive technical decision‑making, risk identification, and resolution., • Serve as the primary technical authority for system architecture decisions and customer negotiations., • Leads resolution of high‑impact system issues affecting customer or programs., • Work directly with internal and external customers, suppliers, engineering teams, program management, and functional leaders to resolve technical challenges and meet program objectives., • Mentor and develop lower‑level systems and product engineers, ensuring knowledge transfer and professional growth., • Perform systems engineering activities at the integrated system, subsystem, and component levels, including requirements development, flow‑down, traceability, validation, and compliance., • Define and analyze system architectures, interfaces, and integration plans; coordinate integration of hardware and software to ensure compatibility and configuration control., • Define verification strategies, not just execute them., • Approve system‑level requirements and validation evidence., • Leads MBSE adoption and integration across programs., • Guide analytical modeling approaches and review/approve model outputs., • Ensure compliance with aerospace certification requirements through systematic integration, verification, and documentation., • Prepare and review technical documents—including specifications, analysis reports, integration plans, and certification evidence—to ensure accuracy and completeness., • Support project engineering activities, including schedule development, risk management, and cross‑functional coordination., • Supports harmonization of standards across Eaton Aerospace sites., • Develop and refine Systems Engineering processes, standards, work instructions, and best practices for the organization., • Capture, document, and communicate lessons learned across programs to drive continuous improvement., • Develop efficient analysis tools, design methods, and verification techniques to improve system architecture accuracy and predictability., • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent), • Minimum of 8 years of experience in performing systems engineering activities., • Minimum 2 years project leadership experience., • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering from an accredited university., • Design or system architecting; requirements development, component or system design (aerodynamic, mechanical, electrical, controls), piping design, spatial integration, wiring harnesses, system actions and alarms definition., • Verification and validation: Test plan writing, test management, data analysis, instrument selection, test loop definition, procedure creation, test witnessing., • Certification compliance - SAE ARP4754B., • INCOSE CSEP certification or plan to achieve within 6 months., • Demonstrated authority in systems architecture for safety‑critical aerospace systems., • Experience leading multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across sites., • Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), MATLAB Simulink, Avionics, Controls (Control Logic) & Monitoring., • Knowledge of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety., • Experience influencing technology roadmaps or product line architectures., • Experience collaborating with regulatory bodies (EASA/FAA) on certification topics., • External systems engineering credentials (e.g., INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification, Systems Engineering degree, CMMI)., • Design for Six Sigma or Six‑sigma (DMAIC) Greenbelt., • Familiarity with PLM systems., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced engineering environment., • Ability to drive alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities., • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills., • Executive‑level communication skills for customer negotiations and technical justification., • Analytical, structured problem‑solving mindset., • Self‑starter with creativity and initiative., • Competitive compensation and benefits package, • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team, • Great company benefits, • We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible, • We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University, • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies, • We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. 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