Mechanical Systems Engineer - Aircraft Hydraulic, Landing Gear & Flight Control Systems (Military & Civil Aviation) - Italy - €DOELocation: Onsite in Northern Italy (90% onsite, 10% supplier visits)Salary: €DOEOverviewA leading High Tech Company is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer with strong experience across hydraulic systems, landing gear, braking systems, and mechanical flight controls. This position replaces an existing headcount and will join the aircraft systems engineering team, supporting both development and in-service engineering across major civil and military aviation programmes.This position sits within the Aircraft Systems Engineering team and focuses specifically on “Cold Mechanics” systems, including:Hydraulic systemsLanding gear & braking systemsMechanical flight control systemsActuation mechanismsThe role covers the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, system integration, testing, certification support, and supplier technical management.You will work closely with aircraft systems, avionics, and airworthiness teams while supporting both development and in-service engineering activities.Key ResponsibilitiesAircraft Systems EngineeringDefine and manage technical requirements and modification dossiers (DMT)Perform system analysis, trade studies, and technical assessmentsProduce test procedures (TRS), test reports (RPT/TNT), and compliance documentationSupport aircraft system integration, installation and equipment layoutWork with avionics teams on interface definition and integrationSupplier Technical ManagementAct as the technical interface between internal engineering teams and system suppliersLead or participate in supplier design reviews and technical meetingsProduce engineering coordination documentation (MoM, ECM, technical reports)Track technical progress, schedules and action itemsVerification, Testing & CertificationSupport system verification and validation activitiesAssist with test planning, execution supervision and results analysisProduce documentation required for civil and military certification complianceWork alongside airworthiness teams during certification activitiesIn-Service Engineering SupportProvide technical investigation and troubleshooting support for operational aircraftSupport airworthiness and customer support teams during system investigationsRequired Experience5+ years experience in aerospace systems engineeringStrong knowledge of aircraft hydraulic systems, landing gear, braking systems or flight control actuation systemsExperience working within ARP4754A systems engineering frameworksUnderstanding of aircraft verification, validation and certification processes (CS-23 / FAR-23)Experience producing engineering documentation, test procedures and compliance reportsTechnical SkillsHydraulic and mechanical aircraft systems design / integrationSystems engineering methodologiesAircraft system testing and validationTechnical documentation and certification supportModelling and simulation experience (MATLAB / Simulink desirable)QualificationsDegree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringExperience within aircraft development programmes or system integration environmentsWorking Pattern90% onsite in Northern Italy10% travel to supplier facilitiesParticipation in weekly engineering progress reviewsApplicationsIf you have experience with aircraft hydraulic systems, landing gear or flight control systems and are interested in contributing to major civil and military aviation programmes, please apply or contact: dan.avila@everec.co.uk