Avionics Design Manager
Join AALTO in Farnborough as Avionics Manager, leading the team that designs and integrates Zephyr’s avionics and helps unlock the future of Stratospace.
Location: Farnborough
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 – Hybrid
Travel: No
AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.
Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.
AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.
Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.
About the Role
We are seeking an Avionics Design Manager to support our expanding engineering operations. Reporting to the System Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading the avionics design team, managing all aspects of electronics design from concept through to flight test and certification.
Responsibilities
As Avionics Design Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:-
Team Leadership: Take responsibility for leading the avionics design team, ensuring agreed goals are delivered as defined by the Chief Engineer.
Technical Leadership: Be accountable for the design, development, qualification and integration of the avionics sub-systems for the Zephyr aircraft.
Skills Development: Develop the team’s personal and professional skills, acting as a mentor and coach to junior team members.
Team growth: Be part of the recruiting team seeking new talent as the team grows.
Programme Ownership: Manage the various development programmes within the avionics team, ensuring on-time delivery and in accordance with the company’s quality standards.
Design Authority: Act as the technical authority for avionics, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.
Cross-functional Coordination: Provide the wider engineering team with clear demand to ensure that they can plan for appropriate resource provision. Collaborate with the manufacturing, line maintenance, systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics solutions.
Skills and Knowledge Required
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
Proven experience in electronics design, ideally in a space, defence or aerospace industry, from component to system level.
Proven management and team leadership experience.
Experience with requirements definition, management and verification.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Extensive experience in all areas of testing electronics components, modules and systems.
In addition to an attractive market-aligned 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.
Getting around: Drive the latest vehicles with our discounted salary sacrifice scheme.
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, from household goods to travel!
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at AALTO, you can register your details here: https://careers.aaltohaps.com/connect
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- Department
- Engineering
- Location
- Farnborough
- Working Arrangements
- Hybrid
About AALTO
At AALTO, we take pride in building and offering an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. We believe in recognising your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.
AALTO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.