New Year, New Challenge? If you're a Chief Engineer (Electrical/Avionics) looking for a new opportunity in the Munich area - read below!

Our Client operates within the aerospace industry, specialising in aircraft development and systems integration. Known for innovation, excellence, and a commitment to pushing technological boundaries, they are recognised as a leader in their field.

The role:
This role is a strategic appointment driven by ambitious growth and ongoing product development initiatives. As a key leader in the aircraft systems domain, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering complex avionics and electrical systems for cutting-edge aircraft programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of aerospace engineering and to take a leading role in pioneering projects that set industry standards.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of a dedicated product delivery team, ensuring projects meet agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinate with across-system and aircraft-level teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics, electrical, and EWIS systems in compliance with aircraft requirements.
Oversee design progress, develop recovery strategies, and propose improvements to optimise project outcomes.
Define system-level descriptions including functions, architecture, and physical definitions, ensuring clarity and compliance.
Provide ongoing weight reports and performance updates to relevant stakeholders.
Engage in technical change management and participate in regulatory and airworthiness meetings to ensure system compliance and certification readiness.
Identify potential technical risks and opportunities, establishing mitigation plans to safeguard project success.
Maintain active communication with multidisciplinary teams, influencing decision-making and driving solutions across complex projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

Professional experience in aircraft development, with a focus on system integration.
Senior systems engineering leadership role, ideally within aircraft programmes.
Extensive knowledge of certification standards, aircraft system design, and industry best practices.
Proven experience leading complex system development within a civil aircraft programme, preferably CS-25.
Deep understanding of aerospace legislation, safety protocols, and quality management systems.
Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse, cross-cultural teams.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
A proactive, solution-oriented approach with proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience working with integrated aircraft system architectures across multiple disciplines.
Knowledge of current aerospace safety and regulatory changes affecting system design and certification.
Familiarity with weight management and performance analysis for aircraft systems.
Demonstrated success in leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, innovative environments.

Does this sound like you? If so and you'd like to apply, please click the link on this advert and I'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.