Chief Engineer at Owen Daniels

Position Chief Engineer
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Expired 29 Jul 2026
Company Owen Daniels
Location Fareham | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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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 departments
  • Act 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 & systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methods
  • Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations
  • Oversee DO-160G environmental and EMC qualification testing.
  • Ensure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained.
  • Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators.
Chief EngineerEssential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
  • Previous experience in avionics systems certification would be preferred
  • Knowledge of: ED-79B, ED-12C, ED-80, ED-135, UK CAA, EASA or FAA certification processes and DO-160G qualification testing is desirable
  • Product certification & airworthiness signatory responsibility
  • Configuration and change control systems
  • Strong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems.
  • Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data.
  • Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications.
Chief EngineerCompany Benefits
  • 15% Bonus
  • Funded membership of a professional body
  • Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
  • Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
  • Income protection scheme
  • Life Assurance x4 basic salary
  • Share buying scheme
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
  • Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
  • Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
  • Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Employee Perks - offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
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Job Info:

  • Company: Owen Daniels
  • Position: Chief Engineer
  • Work Location: Fareham
  • Country: GB

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