Avionics Design Engineer in Southampton

Oaklands Global are currently recruiting Avionics Design Engineers on behalf of a leading global aviation client that provides aircraft engineering, maintenance, and technical support to airlines, lessors, and private operators. These are full-time, permanent roles, based in either the UK or Belfast. We are seeking skilled engineers to manage the design and review of aircraft modifications and repairs in line with EASA Part 21 regulations, within the scope of the client’s approved Design Organisation. The role involves delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions across avionics, structures, and cabin safety disciplines, ensuring both customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and development of design solutions and associated documentation.
• Initial review and check of designs and changes for regulatory compliance.
• Liaison with customers, suppliers and OEM's, to include onsite visits for aircraft inspection and design validation as required.
• Represent the company professionally at a technical level.
• Liaison with production and maintenance organisations depending on the project scope.
• Support the Sales and Technical Sales teams with the preparation of quotations for customers when required.
• Support the Airworthiness team by assisting with the review of audit findings and propose necessary corrective and preventative action(s).
• Positively engage in all design activities and engineering meetings.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of EASA/FAA regulations which include Part 21 & EASA design standards.
• Current Aeronautical Engineering/Engineering Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in an EASA Part 21J environment (or similar design engineering role).
• Solid working experience of AutoCAD (or other design software) and MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, team player.
• Strong communications and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative with respect to the engineering solutions required.
• Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, thereby maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality under commercial pressure.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple projects/customers at any one time.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead projects.

Why work with Oaklands Global?

We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence. With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses. At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care. We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.