A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief 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 + BonusFarehamChief EngineerKey Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across departmentsSign 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 methodsEnsure compliance with UK CAA regulationsEnsure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained.Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators.Chief EngineerEssential Experience / Skills / QualificationsPrevious experience in avionics systems certification would be preferredProduct certification & airworthiness signatory responsibilityConfiguration and change control systemsStrong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems.Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data.Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred.Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications.Chief EngineerCompany BenefitsBonusFunded membership of a professional bodyFocused career development planning with opportunities to progressPension scheme with up to 10% matching company contributionIncome protection schemeLife Assurance x4 basic salaryShare buying scheme25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 daysService-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)Cash Plan or Private Medical CoverEmployee Assistance Program for Health & WellbeingFree on-site car parkingEmployee Referral SchemeEmployee Perks – offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and servicesIf you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ or contact Rachel.l@owendaniels.co.uk for a confidential discussion.