Design and Certification Specialist

The UK CAA is continuing to expand its team of design and certification specialists to support our state of design responsibility for traditional fixed/rotary wing and innovative air vehicles. We are now looking to reinforce our existing knowledge in the field of hydrogen, cryogenics and zero emission propulsion.

The Design and Certification team are looking for technical aerospace engineers with relevant experience to develop into design and certification specialists. Applications from individuals with experience in the field of hydrogen, cryogenics and zero emission propulsion will be considered. Technical experience in areas impacted by the introduction of hydrogen propulsion systems, such as structures/airframe, electrical/avionic systems, fuel systems, powerplant installation, propulsion would be desirable.

You will be responsible for technical investigation/analysis of research, development and certification projects relating to hydrogen propulsion and aircraft integration, whilst also having the opportunity to work alongside other experienced specialists on traditional certification projects. It will also involve liaison with the UK industry for certification & oversight activities along with other aviation authorities. This role will also encompass other new and emerging zero emission technologies to enable safe zero emission flight.

About You:

Essential Criteria

• The desire to continually develop experience through project involvement and dedicated training with the flexibility to contribute more generally to other areas of the Design and Certification team.
• Proven aerospace experience, preferably working for an approved aerospace organisation with the ability to lead, guide, challenge and influence technical decisions on multiple projects.
• Ability to monitor, guide and manage technical decisions on a range of major safety issues.
• Operate in various cultural business environments at varying levels of seniority.
• Using experience to make sound judgments.
• Resilience to work at pace and on various matters with the appropriate level of input.
• Able to understand specialist issues and modulate technical views to account for wider business and political considerations.
• Confidence to challenge information, propositions, or assumptions, at a deep technical nature and across a range of disciplines.
• Confidence to escalate issues as they arise.
• Confident to communicate at all levels, to conduct technical conversation and engage with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and thorough report writing and delivery of information to support outputs.

Additional Information

This role is based on a Hybrid model. Some on-site visits to our Head Office, Gatwick (our Base) or to design organisations around the UK may be required. The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

Working With Us

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance. We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. No recruitment agencies please.