Design and Certification Engineer

Company: 2Excel Group
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Location: Finningley
Job Description:

Design and Certification Engineer

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Permanent – Full-time

£46,354 to £77,256 per year

2Excel Aviation Ltd is part of the 2Excel Group, an aerospace and aviation services company operating across defence, security, critical national infrastructure, charter, engineering and disaster response. We design, build, test and operate aircraft to deliver mission‑critical services and data‑driven insights.

About The Role

Working within a Part 21J Design Organisation Approval and MAA DAOS Approval environment, this role focuses on the generation and development of electrical and avionic design and certification data for aircraft modification programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • End‑to‑end design of electrical and avionic system installations on CS23 and CS25 aircraft, from initial wiring diagrams to definition and specification of wiring, components and equipment.
  • Delivering detailed manufacturing and installation data that meets regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Performing required calculations, analyses and assessments such as Electrical Load Analyses and assessment of equipment suitability.
  • Developing Classification Checklists, Certification Programmes and Compliance Checklists for design changes.

Essential Requirements

  • Good knowledge of aircraft Electrical and/or Avionic Systems.
  • Experience of design and integration of complex projects on aircraft under civil or military airworthiness regulation.
  • Proficiency in generating design data packages for manufacturing of wiring harnesses and installations to aircraft.
  • Knowledge of Part 21, CS/FAR 23 and 25.
  • Ability to compile Electrical and/or Avionic aspects of the certification programme, compliance checklists, and other certification documentation.
  • Experience compiling one or more of: Electrical Load Analyses, Equipment Assessments, EWIS and EZAP Analyses, Electromagnetic and Ground Function Test Plans and Reports, System Safety Assessments and Functional Hazard Assessments.
  • Strong communication and team working skills.

Desirable

  • Experience drawing wiring diagrams and harness drawings in AutoCAD.
  • Experience with Beechcraft King Air, Piper PA‑31, Boeing 737 or Boeing 757 aircraft.
  • Experience in special mission modifications to aircraft.
  • Knowledge/experience of working under Military Aviation Authority Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS).
  • Knowledge of AS9100.

What We Offer

  • Generous salary, £46,354 to £77,256 per year.
  • 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays.
  • 6% matched Pension scheme.
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including Private Health Care and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK and a driving licence is required.

2Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in our recruitment processes and among our workforces. In addition, we are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026