Chief Engineer

A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the organisation''s Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. This is a senior engineering leadership role within a highly regulated civil aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, compliance and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment supplied to global aircraft programmes. The business operates within a regulated civil aviation framework, working directly with certification authorities such as the UK CAA, EASA and FAA, delivering safety-critical avionics equipment that must meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical excellence.Chief EngineerPermanentMonday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pmVery Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% BonusFarehamChief EngineerKey Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across departmentsAct as Company Design Signatory, signing off product certification and airworthiness.Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA certification manager.Ensure engineering processes comply with relevant civil aviation regulations.Review and approve certification artefacts, DDPs and compliance documentation.Oversee system lifecycle planning in accordance with civil aircraft and systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methodsEnsure compliance with UK ..... full job details .....