Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, we pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.


✈ We are Smart People solving Complex Challenges


Nova Systems International’s Mission Solutions design team focus on equipping rotorcraft and aircraft for special missions that keep people safe, be that rescuing people from the sea, patrolling borders, or covert surveillance, we play a key part in keeping the global community safe. To ensure we can continue to successfully deliver this critical work, we are looking for Systems Integration Lead.


Broad Duties
As the System Integration Lead you are accountable for the delivery of system integration activities and associated design artefacts within the Nova DOA such as System Architectures, test and evaluation activities, compliance reports and test plans. Within the Nova Systems organization you are responsible for the effective leadership of the system integration team to meet the business and regulatory requirements for the work being undertaken. Depending on experience, the role includes the potential for check and CVE activities across the Mission Solutions arm of Nova System’s DOA. Where this is granted, the candidate within the role is to ensure informed and accurate technical and certification advice is being provided to the team.


Your responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

• Leadership of the Systems Integration team, ensuring the professional standards and outputs of the team and embedding the company values of Trust, Professionalism, Community and Passion within the team.
• Taking ownership for all system integration design aspects of the assigned project, ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements, customer specifications and company objectives.
• Compilation of System Architectures, test plans, test reports and compliance documents to a high level of technical accuracy and in compliance with applicable airworthiness and environmental protection requirements.
• Own and deliver all artefacts associated with system integration activities, in accordance with both design and customer requirements, to the expected quality, cost and time budgets.
• Utilise your experience as an engineer to contribute to Compliance Verification activities associated with tasking within the organization in accordance with requirements.
• Where delegated, act as a checker and CVE within the design team, using previous industry experience to drive compliant solutions.
• Oversee the selection of materials / products / processes appropriate to the systems under design, including monitoring of industry trends to identify suitable new and innovative introductions, building the future of the business and business offerings.
• Ensure derived systems are appropriate for manufacturing requirements.
• Lead the creation and delivery of schemes and concepts for customer presentations, including assessment of system design assurance levels, risk profiles and failure modes, including demonstrations where necessary.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with applicable stakeholders including Nova Systems Internal Design Stakeholders and peers, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.
Manage your own professional development and set an example for others within the business in this regard.

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Essential Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Eligible to work in the UK - without Sponsorship - and hold a NATO Passport.
• Experience of operating appropriate tools (i.e. CAD, MS Office Suite etc.). Nova utilise Auto CAD 2D CAD and Solid Works 3D CAD Software for creation of drawing artefacts.
• Knowledge of applicable EASA law, regulation and design codes (e.g. Part 21, CS 23, CS 25, CS 27, CS 29 & AMC-20).
• Strong knowledge of applicable integration, down-selection and test and evaluation of software / firmware driven systems.
• Knowledge of aviation protocols and standards e.g. DO-178, DO-254, ARINC 664 databus, EWIS, MIL-STD-1553 databus, Ethernet, RS422, RS232, video distribution & formats etc. and software development with specific knowledge in network stacks and application programming interfaces, mechatronics design, computer networking.
• Academic qualification(s) (or equivalent experience) sufficient to support the execution of the role.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, lead and manage relationships and teams.
• Self-starter with a drive and intellectual curiosity to continuously improve and develop professionally.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Current or previous Checker / CVE in appropriate disciplines (Small / Large Rotorcraft and Aeroplanes.)
• Experience of working in and around the hangar environment from a design perspective.
• Practical application of System Integration engineering skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles (e.g. CS 29 1319.)
• Member of relevant institution and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards.)

Nova's Value Proposition, Beyond the pay cheque:


In addition to salary, you will be supported with:


Up to 7% contributory pension
£3000 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance (PPD)
£300 Professional membership Subscriptions
25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays
PPD / Study Leave - 5 days/yr
Enhanced Parental Leave
Flexible working conditions
Vitality ( UK ) Health Insurance
Great discounts at leading retailers
Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
Cycle to work Scheme
Reward & Recognition Programme


About Nova Systems
Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.


We are a leading supplier of turnkey bespoke aircraft modification solutions, aerospace engineering and test & evaluation services to governments and industry. For our Special Missions aircraft modifications, certification is at the very heart of what we do. We are a niche EASA 21J DOA with a strong, employee-focussed culture and highly professional work ethic. We currently have design offices in Ireland, the UK and Singapore. Opportunities exist to work as part of a global and dynamic team environment both locally and abroad on challenging special mission aircraft modification projects in support of our global clientele.


We are committed to increasing diversity of staff within Nova Systems International and within the aerospace and engineering sector. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the requirements of the role descriptions, and we are committed to equal opportunity, equal treatment and respect for every individual. We offer, and value, flexible working and we are also proud to be committed to mental health awareness and to actively supporting the wellbeing of our team. If you have special access requirements, please do let us know.


Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation – any CV’s received will be considered a gift