Aviation Engineer

Job Description

Job summaryWe are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We manage a vast range of projects to supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver essential defence programmes - and strive for whatsnext. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe, now and in the future.Across our 12,500-strong organisation, we support all our people to be at their very best, fostering a family-friendly approach to flexible and hybrid working. After all, support is in our name.Job descriptionIf you’re an experienced engineer looking to take your career to the next level, we have unique opportunities within our rotary and fixed wing teams that could be a great next move. You could support on a range of fascinating equipment, and their supportingkit, from Apache, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters to remotely piloted aircraft, intelligence and reconnaissance systems, and military pilot training vehicles.You will assist in the development of these exciting and innovative projects as these enhanced capabilities are fielded with our Armed Forces. You will have the chance to work across a broad spectrum of interesting and challenging engineering and environmentalissues, with equipment that is at the forefront of technology.Our teams are currently delivering battle-winning solutions "at pace" and to reinforce these teams, we are looking for people with relevant experience in either mechanical systems, structures, propulsion, electronics, avionics, power systems, Aircraft certification,release to service, weapons integration, software, and/or support equipment applicable to the air environment.This is a nationwide campaign with primary locations in:

• MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH
• RAF Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9NB
• Leonardo Helicopters, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2YB

Please note: the teams that we support are based throughout the UK, and other locations may be available across the MOD estate. We will notify all successful candidates of any updates to our location availability. Some attendance at the stated site willbe required for these positions.At DE&S we are committed to developing our people, enabling them to deliver positive outcomes within defined project boundaries while encouraging a positive, enquiring, and proactive mind set. This comes alongside a great work/life balance and an array ofother benefits commensurate with being a member of the Civil Service. Careers with us offer stability, professional development, and the chance to work on high profile and exciting projects.We are particularly interested to hear from aerospace engineering graduates, with practical MOD or Industry experience in one of the relevant sub-disciplines, as well as those with a previous career in the air environment who can demonstrate their engineeringcompetence through experience rather than formal qualifications, including ex-service personnel looking for a second career in Defence. So, if you are seeking a challenging role and the chance to make a real difference in supporting our Armed Forces, applytoday!Due to its secure nature, these posts are open to UK nationals (sole or dual) only.Interviews will only be conducted between the 28th of November and 6th of December 2023. Please ensure your availability to book appointments in this period.Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of all engineering aspects in your area of responsibility, as defined in the assignment specification or objectives, including managing the acquisition safety aspects.
• Providing subject matter advice and guidance, in your own technical area, to resolve technical problems and identify application risks
• Monitoring and implementing any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the safe & professional’ status for your area of responsibility
• Contributing to the development of requirements related to your area of specialism, including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications, or managing the technical requirements for the acquisition life cycle stage of a project, program,service, or system.
• Producing and contributing to Engineering Management Plans
• Interfacing with industry as the intelligent customer, both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks

Person specificationTo be successful with your application, youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a Level 4 (e.g. HNC) qualification in a relevant engineering-related subject or can demonstrate equivalent experience from within the aerospace industry
• You will have experience of working within an aviation/aerospace environment as part of an Aviation Acquisition project, with experience of working across a wide stakeholder community
• You will have experience in the development of Engineering Assurance and Governance tools and processes
• You will have experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Technical requirements, evaluation and acceptance - Supervised Practitioner
• Technical risk management - Supervised Practitioner
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Keyskills :
AircraftAviationEngineering