Chief Engineer

601628
  • £80000 - £90000 per annum
  • Fareham, England
  • Permanent


Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and excellence for their engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Technical Design Authority and System Design Authority
  • Ensure compliance with airworthiness and safety-critical standards
  • Provide oversight for Integrated Project Teams on development, manufacturing, and support of technical solutions
  • Be a part of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board
  • Interface with external certification authorities and approval bodies
  • Implement structured engineering solutions across the development lifecycle
  • Chair Change Control and Product Development Review meetings
  • Ensure engineering processes comply with civil aviation regulations

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in systems engineering within the aerospace industry
  • Strong understanding of technical and system design authority responsibilities
  • Knowledge in airworthiness standards and safety-critical engineering
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification


If you are an experienced Chief Systems Engineer ready to take on a technical leadership role in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

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