Job Advert: Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics (4 Days Onsite) Location: Warton Contract Type: 12 Months Inside IR35 Rate: £60-64 per hour Nationality Requirement: British Nationals Only Sector: Aerospace, Aviation, Defence Role Overview: My client are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with expertise in avionics systems and clearance activities to join our customer’s team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge qualification and certification activities for key avionics systems, specifically for military aircraft. The role involves working onsite at the customer location for 4 days per week, assisting with qualification and certification processes for avionics subsystems on the Typhoon platform (or similar military aircraft). Key Responsibilities: * Assist with Qualification & Certification activities for avionics system updates and design changes. * Work closely with test, integration, and support teams to ensure the release of new capability in line with programme demands. * Manage and track Clearance baselines across complex product variants. * Generate Airworthiness and Flight Clearance documentation in accordance with programme requirements. * Collaborate with Avionics teams to plan and gather qualification & certification inputs, including from SIL rig testing and flight trials. * Assess the Qualification & Certification evidence, identify any shortfalls, and evaluate their impact. * Liaise with internal and external teams (including Qual & Cert / Airworthiness) to secure independent assessment and approval of clearances. * Present Certification evidence for formal sign-off and ensure traceability of clearance evidence. * Contribute to programme reviews as required. Required Skills & Experience: * Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field is preferred. * Experience: Recent experience with military or civil aircraft qualification & certification processes, including Typhoon or similar military aircraft platforms. * In-depth knowledge of Eurofighter QAPs, UK MAA certification processes (MACP / RA), and EASA civil certification processes (CS-25). * Proven ability to identify and resolve safety issues and work with appropriate teams. * Experience working with JIRA and agile project management tools. * Ability to identify dependencies, track progress, and manage complex engineering tasks. * Strong understanding of Qualification & Certification processes across the full engineering lifecycle. * Previous experience in managing Clearance baselines and supporting certification teams. Ideal Candidate: * Experience in military aircraft avionics qualification and certification, ideally within the Typhoon platform. * Candidates with experience in civil aircraft sector avionics certification will also be considered. * A proactive individual with excellent communication skills, able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clearances are achieved on time. * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, with strong attention to detail