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Job Description
Are you an Airworthiness Engineer who would be interested in supporting the development of future combat air systems capability?
Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers systems for situational awareness, electronic defence and surveillance across land, sea and air. Reporting to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Chief Airworthiness Engineer, we’re currently seeking a Lead Airworthiness Safety Engineer to provide guidance on airworthiness regulatory and certification requirements. You will ensure that requirements are understood and met, products are suitable for manufacturing, tolerably safe, secure, fit for purpose and reliable in their intended environment.
Your responsibilities will include
Representing Leonardo in GCAP forums where Airworthiness Certification Safety matters are being investigated, progressed, and associated artefacts developed as an Airworthiness Safety SME.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the UK Military and European Defence Agency EMAR Part 21 Regulatory Environment and develop an understanding of the GCAP partner nation's Regulatory Environments.
Participate with the GCAP Chief Airworthiness Engineer alongside our international partners within the Domain Engineering and Technical Office (DETO) in the running of the Office of Airworthiness & Qualification.
Work with the Design Integrity Chief Engineers; and with the Safety and Airworthiness Security leads in each Leonardo Line of Business to ensure a consistent approach is taken.
Contribute within appropriate Company and Global Electronics Evolution (G2E) Domain working groups to monitor proposed changes to the Regulatory Environment, assess their impact and advise as to appropriate response.
Working alongside GCAP Edgewing and G2E partners to develop an understanding of and development of a single tri-national approach towards delivery of airworthy systems to support the GCAP.
Provide input and advice to GCAP product development teams, operating as an airworthiness safety consultant to ensure the Regulatory requirements are understood and met, products are suitable for manufacturing, tolerably safe, secure, fit for purpose and reliable in their intended environment.
Identify the requirement, develop and where required deliver training courses and speak with confidence on Regulatory matters, Governance and Certification.
Review Integrated Project Team Safety Management Plans to ensure they comply with company policy, considering design governance and certification activities.
Assist other GCAP Enablers Work Pack Product Owners with the identification and delivery of safety related Enablers including but not limited to People, Process, Tools, Technology, Infrastructure and Data.
What You’ll Bring
A background in aerospace engineering specialising in airworthiness, with an associated master’s level qualification.
Proven hands-on experience working with UK Military Aviation Authority or civil equivalents (EASA, CAA, etc) in the airworthiness certification of air systems.
Thorough understanding of airworthiness certification processes, including Type Certification, and major/minor change approvals.
Sound working knowledge of airworthiness regulations e.g. UK MAA MRP, EASA CS-25, Def Stan 00-970, EDA EMAR Part 21, MIL-HDBK-516, etc.
Previous experience conducting safety assessments using defence and industry standard guidelines e.g. ARP4754B, ARP4761A, Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan 00-55, and associated methodologies e.g. FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA, FTA, etc.
A knowledge of software and complex electronic hardware certification (DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297) and an awareness of the Airworthiness Cyber Security (DO-326A, DO-355A, DO-356A).
Experience supporting design reviews, audits, and regulatory compliance meetings.
Experience interpreting system architectures, interface control documents, and safety critical design artefacts.
Experience of and exhibit good coaching skills to help product development teams to do their job without taking over and doing the job for them.
Strong technical writing and reviewing skills for safety reports, compliance documentation, and certification submissions.
Prior consulting experience delivering certification or safety services to multiple clients.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance, please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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About the Company
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 53,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
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