Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering activities for aircraft landing gear systems
• Define and manage the system development plan in line with programme requirements
• Capture, analyse, and translate customer needs into system and sub-system requirements
• Oversee requirements validation and product verification activities
• Manage the development of structures, extension/retraction systems, hydraulics, and electrical harnesses
• Coordinate and manage equipment suppliers (e.g. actuators, hydraulic components, electrical systems)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements
• Required Skills:
• Strong experience in systems engineering within aerospace or complex engineering environments
• Knowledge of landing gear systems or hydromechanical systems
• Proven experience across the full system V-cycle
• Strong background in requirements management and system verification/validation
• Experience managing suppliers and external partners
• Understanding of safety-critical and regulated systems
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Extensive experience in systems engineering or system development roles
• Proven experience in requirements capture, analysis, and decomposition
• Desirable Skills:
• Experience working on landing gear systems or similar aerospace equipment
• Familiarity with aerospace certification standards and processes
• Experience within OEMs or Tier 1 aerospace suppliers
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary integration (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical systems)
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Principal Systems Engineer (Landing Gear) , you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. You will play a key role in the development of aircraft landing gear systems , ensuring solutions are compliant with customer requirements and certification standards. Working within a structured systems engineering framework, you will drive requirements definition, system development, and supplier management across complex aerospace programmes. Location: Bristol On Site: 2-3 days per week Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required Experience Level: Senior/Principal

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