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Principal Engineer
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Egham, Surrey
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Principal Engineer
Location: Egham, Surrey
Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE
Hours: 39 hours per week (Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm)
We're not just another engineering firm - we're a world leader in commercial and military aircraft crew seating. We operate 24/7 across the globe, supporting airlines and operators with AOG response, spares, repair services, and technical expertise.
We're now looking for a Principal Engineer to join our engineering team in Egham. This is a key role in leading the technical and strategic development of our next-generation aerospace seating and systems - a perfect opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take on more responsibility and make a real impact.
What You'll Do:
Lead internal development projects that push the boundaries of aircraft seating and systems
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver innovative engineering solutions
Drive technical strategy and help shape our long-term R&D roadmap
Approve detailed designs, certification packages, and CAD outputs using our PLM systems
Mentor and coordinate engineers working on cutting-edge programmes
Represent the engineering team in customer and supplier meetings
Support certification, qualification testing, and Airworthiness Authority submissions
Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within the department
What You'll Bring:
A solid background in aerospace or a related engineering field
Experience managing complex technical projects from concept through to delivery
Familiarity with CAD systems and data management tools
A strong grasp of certification and qualification processes
Confident communicator and team coordinator, with a proactive mindset
A passion for innovation and high engineering standards
Why Join Us?
Be part of a globally recognised aerospace innovator
Work on industry-leading products used in commercial, military, and VIP aircraft
Competitive salary up to £55,000 DOE
39-hour week with early finish every Friday (1pm)
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