WHO WE ARE

We are a globally operating engineering and technology consulting group at the forefront of the digital and connected world.

AKKA’s passion for technology is embedded deep in its DNA and is guided by a clear vision for the future. For 30 years, we have established ourselves as one of the global leaders in our field through a well-balanced strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions.

With more than 22,000 employees in centres of excellence around the world, AKKA employs a multi-sector approach with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a culture of performance, our employees give their all to help our clients create tomorrow’s innovations. It is our aim for every AKKA employee, from trainee to Expert, to develop in ambition and expertise. We offer dedicated training, mentoring and support to help our employees grow their careers in the direction they want.

WORKING FOR A CONSULTANCY

The world of consultancy offers an amazing opportunity to not be restricted to just one industry. Your job role and skills will give you the chance to broaden your horizons. You could complete an Aerospace project then move onto a Defence project next or use your knowledge across our Rail division whilst supporting our Pharmaceutical team. Whether it’s leading meetings with our customers outlining solutions for their problems that you and AKKA can solve to discovering new clients and opportunities, we aim to offer a diverse working experience and career that fits around you.

THE ROLE

We are looking for Systems Engineers to join our team to help support a large client in the aerospace world, delivering systems engineering solutions to fuel system modification projects.

The role is available straight away and is a long-term permanent position which is Bristol based, although given the hybrid working options available we do not need you to be based in Bristol full time.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Essential Skills
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or similar scientific based qualification
• Full V-cycle development (from feasibility study until certification)
• Hydromechanical, mechanical, avionics or software systems integration in aerospace
• Experienced in DOORS updates
• Excellent team spirit
• Excellent English speaking and writing
• Rigorous and very well organised
• Experience Leading a team and/or project

Desired Technical Skills:
• Model Based Engineering experience
• Any knowledge of the following aerospace standards: ARP4754, ARP4761 DO160, DO178, DO254, AFDX, ARINC 429
• Any knowledge on fuel systems / landing gear is a bonus. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Requirements capture & management: Capture Customer & End user needs and distil into Functional and non-functional
requirements. Manage the derivation & flow-down of lower-level (Subsystem / component) Requirements.
• System Architecture definition: from the agreed System requirements, assist in the definition of candidate System architectures. Undertake candidate trade-off studies / Decision Analysis to arrive at agreed Functional & Physical Solution Architecture
• System Design: create detailed system / subsystem designs, including buy / team / make decisions, specification of internal /
external interface definitions & information flows.
• Ensure Specialty Engineering (Safety, Security, ILS) is fully integrated within the Systems Design lifecycle with emphasis on reducing whole-lifecycle costs and ensuring that a supportability solution is “engineered in”.