AALTO’s Zephyr aircraft is a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) and is currently the sectors lead product having completed the most hours in the stratosphere with numerous payloads and configurations. Having already flown beyond 60 days we have demonstrated that we are able to provide longevity in the stratosphere, enabling both civil and military operations above 60,000ft which is up and beyond conventional air traffic.

Zephyr provides a more affordable service solution than satellites, with the additional benefit of increased mobility as we can relocate in lieu of needing to deploy additional satellites.

As a newly established entity we plan to become a leading Global HAPS Connectivity Service provider for the Mobile and Satellite Network Operator market. We can connect the diverse needs of our customers – whether for rural, overlay capacity, disaster recovery or new affordable service provisions. As a Platform as a Service (PaaS) we can also offer both Institutions and Military operators; Earth observation, tracking and comms. solutions and all powered by sunlight.

Job Purpose:

This is an exciting position in a growing team with many interesting program and design challenges. You will have primary responsibility for the drawn/modelled electrical design record taking both systems engineering design ideas and turning these into working production diagrams. Responsibilities for detailed design will include detailed analysis of the needs, component selection and the design solutions adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed design solutions as part of a multi-disciplinary product development team co-located in Farnborough.
• Provide technical inputs and advice to the wider product development team on design progress and arising issues.
• Provide support/guidance to electrical testing associated with clearing designs.
• Support and/or run engineering reviews associated with delegated design packages.
• Work closely with production and procurement teams to ensure consideration has been given for DFM aspects early in the design lifecycle.
• Provide ‘at elbow’ build line support to production team – resolving emergent issues.
• Capture agreed changes in-line with change control processes to protect the content and currency of the design and build records.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in an aviation design role.
• ONC or similar relevant qualification/experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally Aerospace.

• Proficient user of CAD modelling package(s) – MUST have SolidWorks Electrical + 3 years or similar such as AutoCAD.

• Conversant with digital data control and storage.
• Proven experience in developing new electrical solutions (Cable Assemblies and Internal LRU wiring) from system engineers sketches.

• Demonstrable experience of taking a system technical requirement and providing a complete electrical design solution.

• In depth knowledge of electrical drawing standards.

• Knowledge of cable builds and assembly methodology.

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

• Go Green: Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

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