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Join Our Innovation-Driven Team at Collins Aerospace
Are you passionate about ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in cutting-edge aerospace technologies? Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defense solutions, is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Electrical Certification Engineer to join our dynamic team onsite at our Kilkeel facility. In this role, youll play a pivotal part in the development and certification of advanced electrical components integrated into seating and furniture systems across a wide range of aircraft.

What You Will Do:

• Certification Leadership: Develop test plans, substantiation reports, and oversee testing to ensure compliance with FAA, OEM, and international standards.
• Documentation Excellence: Create and review essential documents, including Grounding & Bonding, System Safety Assessments, and Failure Hazard Assessments.
• Design Oversight: Lead design reviews, ensuring alignment with requirements, timelines, and quality benchspans.
• Process Development: Create templates and work instructions to improve quality metrics such as First Pass Yield and First Time Fix.
• Regulatory Expertise: Stay updated on the latest FAA, STC, and OEM regulations, maintaining compliance and driving innovation.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve technical deficiencies in electrical components at both LRU and system levels.
• Global Collaboration: Prepare and present plans, reports, and strategic insights to stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and executive leadership.

What You Will Learn:

• Regulatory Mastery: Deepen your knowledge of FAA, OEM, and STC regulations while ensuring safety and compliance for advanced aerospace systems.
• Documentation Excellence: Build expertise in creating critical technical reports and assessments like Grounding & Bonding and Failure Hazard Assessments.
• Technical Skills: Strengthen your understanding of electrical system design, failure analysis (FMEA, FTA), and validation for a range of aircraft, including Boeing and Airbus models.
• Leadership Development: Gain experience leading design reviews, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving strategic program plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Refine processes and solve technical challenges to enhance product quality and certification outcomes.
• Global Exposure: Work with domestic and international regulators, influence industry standards, and explore global aerospace spanets through travel opportunities.
• Innovation and Technology: Engage with cutting-edge aerospace systems and shape the future of advanced technologies.
• Professional Growth: Hone your communication skills, present to key stakeholders, and expand your network in the aerospace industry.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of two years’ experience in an Engineering related role.  

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• Hold an HND/HNC in a relevant discipline with at least three years’ experience in an engineering related role.  

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• Hold or working towards a Third Level Education in a relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a comparable professional role.

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• A relevant apprenticeship with five years’ experience in Engineering.  

Desirable Criteria

• Proven ability to collaborate across teams to execute complex aviation programs.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design for aircraft from Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, and Embraer.
• Experience with design and validation of electrical components for aircraft such as B737, A320, and others.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary and many other benefits to include:  

• 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays 
• Attractive Compensation Package 
• Annual Site Bonus
• Private Healthcare Cover (including ability to customise cover) 
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme 
• Early finish Fridays 
• Professional Development + Growth 
• Support with professional fees 
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) 
• Staff Discounts 
• Work/Life Balance 
• Wellness Programs 
• Employee Recognition 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Free onsite parking 
• Opportunities for progression and development 

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

 At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

How to apply 

Please note, it is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role. Please submit your CV through Workday.  

Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

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