Flight Test Installation Design Lead

An exciting opportunity has opened for an experience Aircraft Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Installation Design Lead .

The successful candidate will demonstrate success in direct ing the design, integration, and documentation of sensors and data acquisition systems on multiple test aircraft programs.

With support from Project Management, t hey will manage the full lifecycle from design to installation, ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards, collaborati on with structural teams, while ensuring technical leadership to a multi-national design team to meet flight test schedules and milestones .

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of multi-national engineers , troubleshoot integration anomalies, and provide assistance / guidance for customer instrumentation technicians during installation and calibration.
• Interface with the customer structural design offices, manufacturing, flight test engineers, systems engineers and airworthiness authorities to ensure compliance.
• Direct contact with the customer / OEM to support their requirements and in support to the commercial project team, maintain technical agreements through the SOW and ECM processes.
• Define FTI installation layouts, wiring harnesses, and structural integration/interfaces, optimizing for weight, safety, and manufacturability.
• Technical delivery for the Creat ion , review, and handover of 3D CAD models (e.g., CATIA V5) and 2D d efinition for FTI electrical routing and installations (racks, wiring, antennas, sensors , support brackets ).
• Technical support to the customer for successful PDR/CDR gate reviews and management of post gate review exceptions.
• Evaluate new instrumentation technologies, and develop new tools or methods to improve efficiency.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace , Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Lower academic quali fications will be considered with candidates demonstrating an increase d level of experience in both FTI integration and leading a team/project .
  
  

Essential Skills

• Strong CATIA V5 (or similar 3D CAD), PLM tools (e.g., 3DEXP , VPM, TEAMCENTER ), and understanding of sensor technologies (accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples).
• Deep understanding of aircraft electrical systems, mechanical installations, data acquisition systems, and EMI/EMC guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of EASA EWIS regulations and CS-25 certification requirements.
• Solid understanding of aircraft zone management, wiring degradation factors, and system safety principles.
• Strong project management and team leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting abilities.
• Ability to manage suppliers, assess technical risks, and ensure project quality and compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness for project success
• Strong customer support focus .
• Timely completion of instrumentation deliverables.
• Quality of definition deliverables and r eduction in installation design errors.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of PLM tools, documentation standards, and engineering configuration control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Additional European language skills (e.g., French or German) are an advantage.
  
  

Experience

• Experience in FTI, or a combination with avionics, systems installation design. Lead experience is mandated.
• Experience working within R&T (Research & Technology) or aerospace development environments.
• Proven experience in aeronautical electrical harness design and wiring integration.
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive