The role would then include design verification and qualification testing. The interest in Systems / Software is so that the candidate can understand the relationship between the hardware components and the system

Applicant will need the following experience and qualifications to be considered for this role
Experience of the complete design life cycle from interpretation of a requirements specification through design, development, debugging and documentation to design proving and certification.
Awareness and appreciation of RTCA/DO-160 or equivalent.
SW Background (specifically Ada).
Systems background (specifically avionics)
Experience of the avionics industry
Experience of working on MOD contracts
Extensive experience of the following:-
Designing microprocessor circuitry
Designing analogue circuitry (eg amplifiers, filters and signal sampling)
Logic design and schematic capture techniques
Experience of preparing board and unit level test specifications
Knowledge of hardware qualification practices and procedures.
Compiling plans, estimates, task lists and risk management plans with estimated resource requirements (people and equipment) in support of programme objectives, project estimates and bids.
Will need to be experienced in keeping documentation under formal configuration control

Overall Purpose/Objectives of Role
Verification and proving of electronic circuits to agreed schedule, quality and cost requirements, across the whole development lifecycle, within the context of the MAv lifecycle management process.
The preparation of documentation and plans to enable and manage the qualification and certification/approval of products in accordance with programme-specific requirements of safety critical products.
Key duties:
To plan and manage hardware qualification activities and specify equipment test requirements.
Provide technical leadership in area of expertise and where appropriate provide development of multi-disciplinary teams to meet the requirements of the business and its customers
To take responsibility for completing hardware engineering activities to cost and schedule.
To liaise with customers, other departments, functional groups and external sub-contractors as necessary, across the whole development process and respond to their requests in a timely and professional manner.
Assist the Functional Engineering Manager and IP Team Lead in the formulation of engineering strategy and continual process improvement, in
support of the company business and strategic objectives.
Undertake any other engineering related tasks commensurate with this post as required