Electrical Architect for Laboratory Test Means

**Job Description:**
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*SECURITY CLEARANCE:* You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
*TRAVEL REQUIRED:* Occasional travel within UK
*LOCATION:* Filton, Bristol (60% of your working week must be office based)
*TYPE:* Full time
*WHAT\’S IN IT FOR YOU*
*Financial Reward:* Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
*Work / Life Balance:* 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
*Personal Development:* Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
*Health & Wellbeing:* Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
*Family and Caregiving:* Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site
*Inclusive Environment:* Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what\’s your next change?
An exciting and challenging new opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Architect within Airbus Commercial Aircraft in Filton. You will join the prestigious Test Centre and will contribute to the development and evolution of the Fuel and Landing Gear test means. There are a variety of different test means on site (standalone, integration and landing gear zero means) which are typically used for the validation and certification of new avionics and system functions for Fuel and Landing Gear Systems.
This transnational team are also at the forefront of decarbonisation efforts for aviation being involved with both the exploration of LH2 and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel).
If successful, you will join an inclusive team who adhere to the Test Centre Values; KTOPS – Kindness, Trust, Open-mindedness, be Positive & Solidarity. If you identify with the above we would love to have you as part of our team!
*HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM *
* Analyse the testing and validation and verification strategies in order to identify the needs for new test means and evolution of existing test means.
* Lead the development of suitable architectures which achieve the needs. This includes design to cost aspects, architecture trade-off studies, lessons learnt inclusion and new technology analysis.
* Launch and support design activities to deliver the selected architecture.
* Develop the validation and verification plan for the architecture and support these activities.
* Support and contribute to transnational working groups to build a consistent strategy for test mean architectures and technology adoption.
*ABOUT YOU*
* Experience with Electrical Design Tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCAD).
* Understanding of electrical design principles and electrical systems.
* Understanding of Testing Principles.
* Experience with Instrumentation definition and design.
* Experience with Control Systems design and optimisation.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
*HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU*
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
****Company:****
Airbus Operations Limited
*Employment Type:*
Permanent
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*Experience Level:*
Professional
*Job Family:*
Testing
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