Landing Gear Systems Engineer
// Role Summary
Join Airbus Protect as a Landing Gear System Engineer in Filton to monitor in-service occurrences and ensure the safety of aircraft landing gear systems. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders to analyse incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and manage corrective actions.
// Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse in-service landing gear events for A/C programs.
- Conduct root cause analysis and manage unsafe conditions.
- Collaborate with safety, airworthiness, and design stakeholders.
- Present findings to authorities and management.
- Track corrective action implementation and project progress.
- Requires a degree and 5+ years in aerospace with landing gear experience.
// Role Specification
Landing Gear System Engineer - Filton
Airbus Protect is seeking a dedicated Landing Gear System Engineer to join our team in Filton. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for the in-service monitoring of one or more aircraft programs, specifically focusing on ATA32 (Landing Gear) occurrences.
You will work collaboratively with a range of Airbus safety stakeholders, including Airworthiness, Design Office, Customer Support, and Chief Engineering. Your key activities will encompass:
- Reviewing and identifying the severity of in-service events within the fleet.
- Performing root cause analysis and diligently monitoring incidents.
- Managing any identified unsafe conditions related to landing gear systems.
- Presenting your findings and results during reviews with authorities or Airbus internal management.
- Analysing and monitoring the effective implementation of proposed corrective actions.
You will be accountable for the progress of your activities, ensuring compliance with delivery milestones, and communicating updates to your Project Manager.
Requirements:
- University degree in Engineering.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, ideally within Safety and Continued Airworthiness.
- Proficiency in Safety processes, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., ARP 5150, Part-21A.3, Part-M, CS 25.1309).
- Strong knowledge of Aircraft Systems, with a focus on Landing Gear and Hydraulic Systems.
- Demonstrable experience within the Landing Gear perimeter.
- Proven track record of leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders, delivering on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
- Excellent project management skills, including Work Package management.
- A collaborative team player with strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Autonomous, curious, proactive, rigorous, and detail-oriented.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written).
This role requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity.
What we offer:
- Membership in Airbus Protect, a community of recognised experts in risk analysis and management.
- A pipeline of innovative projects.
- Close and supportive management.
- Great career paths and training opportunities.
- Excellent benefits package including: 25 days holiday, hybrid working, flexi-time, option to purchase holidays, generous pension scheme, eligibility for profit sharing and share options, and access to a comprehensive benefits platform.
Airbus Protect is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all applications.