Electrical Engineer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Design
Uk
June 21, 2024
£35.4 - £44.3 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

 

At Dowty Propellers, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, reporting to the Control Systems Engineering Manager, to help the company fulfil client objectives for quality, time, and cost. Projects will involve R&D, new applications, and in-service product support.

GE Aviation Systems is a significant global supplier of electrical power, integrated avionics, and mechanical systems, including aircraft propeller systems.

Dowty Propellers, a GE company, provides sophisticated propeller systems to regional airlines, military transports, and utility aircraft. We are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of carbon fibre composite blades and electronic propeller control systems. Dowty is also a CAA recognised Type Certificate holder, which means we have propeller design authority and are responsible for the continuous airworthiness of propeller systems in service.

Job Description.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Interface Controls Documents for the propeller control and/or de-icing systems are being developed and reviewed.
  • Electrical/Electronic needs for the propeller control and de-icing systems are being developed and reviewed.
  • Wiring diagrams for the propeller control and de-icing systems were developed and reviewed.
  • Provide electrical technical oversight for Dowty’s sensor/effector vendors.
  • Provide electrical/electronic technical oversight for Dowty’s Avionic box vendors.
  • Examine DO-160 Qualification test protocols and results from sensor/effector/avionic box suppliers. (EMI/HIRF/Environmental).
  • DO-160 qualification test protocols and reports for Dowty products are being developed and reviewed, as well as qualification testing support. (EMI/HIRF/Environmental).
  • Provide electrical support to Dowty’s service products.
  • Lead research and development work for novel electrical components in the propeller system.
  • Provide electrical/electronic support to the larger controls team’s research and development work for new technology for propeller control and de-icing systems.
  • Assist with propeller system and de-icing system integration and verification activities.
  • Build relationships with consumers and suppliers to define the system’s requirements.
  • Provide customer support for electrical/electronic propeller system aspects, including assistance with engine and aircraft testing.
  • Contribute to the overall team development and progress by providing strategic feedback.
  • Act as a Certification Verification Engineer for electrical/electronic propeller system components.
  • Accountable for ensuring that Electrical Engineering activities are completed on time and within budget.

 

Essential Characteristics

  • Degree in Electronics and/or Electrical Engineering, or similar knowledge, with extensive experience designing safety-critical electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Extensive expertise managing and leading electrical design elements for aeronautical systems.
  • Previous design and/or experience with aviation electrical systems or a similar highly regulated business.
  • Knowledge of DO-160, DO-254, and ARP4754A.

Desired

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and solution-building skills.
  • Experience with the DOORS requirements management tool.
  • Understanding the generic system design philosophy and lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.
  • Good respect for the following:
  • Capabilities and limits of avionics communication buses
  • EMI/HIRF in a propeller environment, with implications for propeller control systems and de-icing
  • Power distribution in de-icing and propeller systems.
  • Electrical interfaces among sensors, effectors, and control units
  • Motion and displacement sensing technologies.
  • Electric motors, controllers, and related models
  • Electronic control of hydraulic systems
  • Direct and indirect consequences of lightning strikes
  • Electrical and electronic design for safety-critical systems. Experience using a systems engineering approach to integrated aviation systems (e.g., a combination of mechanical components and electrohydraulic control systems).

 

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements whenever possible, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for workers.

Total Reward.

At GE Aviation, we recognise the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new GE employee, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your unique needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension.
  • Life Assurance
  • Income protection for the entire group
  • Private medical coverage.
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with the flexibility to buy or sell.

 

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

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Additional Information

Relocation assistance provided: Yes.

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