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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Stirling Dynamics
- **Location:** Stirling, UK
- **Salary:** £10,400.0 - £14,560.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Design, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Polarion
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2833360849-systems-engineer

## About the Role

Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a related discipline., * Fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft flight control systems and equipment (ATA-27)

 * Equipment/system design, development and/or certification for civil aircraft (CS-23, -25, SC-VTOL)
 * Fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft equipment/system design and development
 * Experience of DO178B/DO254 Software/Hardware design
 * Knowledge of ARP4754 - Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
 * Requirements creation and management inc. industry recognised tools such as DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Cameo
 * Awareness of industry requirements / specifications such as RTCA, SAE, TSO, ARINC, etc
 * Working within a quality system environment, such as AS9100, ISO9001
 * Ability to lead activities within a team, work package creation, management, and delivery, The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self-motivated attitude, a professional approach, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:
 * Balances work across multiple projects
 * Has awareness of project schedules, budgets and deliverables
 * Has detailed knowledge of multiple technical areas
 * Acts as technical lead on projects within the capability area
 * Complies with all company and engineering procedures and standards
 * Line management / supervision of others

## Description

As part of the Systems & Safety team, our Systems Engineers are responsible for the delivery of systems support to our business and our clients which includes activities such as:

 * Leading task identification and definition within the context of the project
 * Engaging with customers to understand technical requirements and to deliver results
 * Supporting design, development & certification activities including V&V (Validation and Verification)
 * Preparation and checking of documentation for the design process
 * Running/supporting/attending internal/external design reviews
 * Supporting certification planning activities, test analysis and documentation
 * Supporting system and equipment level modifications
 * Working to resolve in-service issues
 * Preparation and review of task scope, budget, and schedule for given tasks and projects
 * Assigning tasks for projects and coordinating/monitoring the work of other engineers
 * Identifying project technical risks and proposing mitigations
 * Acting as technical reviewer as part of the DOA within their technical area of expertise
 * Reviewing completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance
 * Assisting upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
 * Preparing technical proposals


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