Landing Gear Systems Engineer

Stirling Dynamics is recruiting Systems Engineers with landing gear related experience to be based in Munich.

Stirling Dynamics are looking for talented Senior Systems Engineers with a minimum of 5 years of landing gear related experience to support a major project in Germany. The contract (either fixed-term or contract) is expected to last until Q4 2024 although there is the possibility for further work after this date. The successful candidates will need to be based in Munich, Germany and so they should ideally have the right to work in Germany already but we may be able to support a visa if required.

The contract can be managed as outside IR35, but we can also consider inside IR35 or fixed term contract. 

The Systems Engineers are responsible for the delivery of landing gear systems support to our business and our clients which includes activities such as:

• Elicitation of system/equipment level requirements from customer requirements
• Supporting design, development & certification activities including V&V (Validation and Verification)
• Preparation and checking of documentation for the design process
• Running/supporting/attending internal and external design reviews
• Supporting certification planning activities, test analysis and documentation
• Supporting system and equipment level modifications
• Working to resolve in-service issues
• Creation, management and delivery according to specific work packages

Candidates will ideally be degree qualified, in a related discipline.

The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self-motivated attitude, a professional approach, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:

• An ability to manage multiple tasks, to work independently when required, and the organisation and drive to follow defined processes through to a successful outcome
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including a diplomatic and professional approach when dealing with people
• The confidence to challenge practices and the willingness to question to gain a full understanding of issues
• The capability to work efficiently and accurately, with an attention to detail, and the discipline to self-manage

Specific skills/experience should include some of the following:

• Landing gear equipment/system design, development - fixed and/or rotary wing aircraft
• Certification for civil aircraft (CS-23, -25)
• Familiarity with typical electro-mechanical / hydro-mechanical components used in landing gear (ATA-32) systems/equipment: wheels, tyres & brakes, extension/retraction, braking system, steering system etc
• Experience of DO178B/DO254 Software/Hardware design
• Knowledge of ARP4754 – Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems
• Awareness of industry requirements / specifications such as RTCA, SAE, TSO, ARINC, etc
• Working within a quality system environment, such as AS9100, ISO9001
• Ability to lead activities within a team, work package creation, management, and delivery

Competitive rates.

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