Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer - Defence

Spinwell Global; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer in Bristol. Responsibilities include providing expert advice on complex equipment acquisition and mentoring others in technical standards. Candidates must hold an RQF Level 4 qualification in STEM fields and possess extensive Aero engineering knowledge. The hybrid position requires excellent problem-solving and coaching skills to manage teams and ensure successful engineering outcomes in diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification at RQF Level 4.
• Experience providing senior technical advice.
• Broad technical experience in Aero engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on acquisition and support of complex equipment.
• Lead delivery of engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects.
• Coach and challenge others in technical standards and processes.

Skills

Technical advice at a senior level

Aero engineering knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication methods

Education

Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4

Tools

None specified

Job description

Role: Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer
Contract Length: tbc
Location: Hybrid/Bristol – 60% in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AERONAUTICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEER

As a Senior Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, you will be using your deep knowledge and wide-ranging experience in providing expert advice and managing elements of acquisition and support a wide range of complex equipment from traditional fixed and rotary wing, through to Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS).

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE AERONAUTICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEER

• Hold a Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics based qualification at RQF Level 4; and
• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects; and
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in Aero engineering with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches; and
• With a relevant Professional body/institution, be professionally registered as a:
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or
  • Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Note: Alternatives to RQF listed above (which cover England, Wales and Northern Ireland only), is the Scottish SCQF or international equivalent qualification backed up by a statement of comparability from UK ENIC.

Problem Solving Skills:

• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply correct technical legislation, regulation, standards, policies, and processes to use and follow during acquisition and support to equipment.
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply the most effective and efficient ways to process data.
• Select suitable communication methods and challenge others appropriately if they are not.
• Resolve potential conflicts between stakeholders.
• Take appropriate action and lead where needed in responding to issues.
• Coach others in conducting in-depth analysis on products or process and identify the correct action to rectify issues identified.
• Make timely decisions related to accuracy and efficiency of your own and others’ work.
• Effectively establish priorities and work sequencing; and challenge behaviours that are incompatible with the Civil Service Core Values.
• Ensure risk management is conducted correctly and challenge those not making timely decisions that affect regulatory requirements, including where and when to safely quarantine equipment/products.
• Plan and manage your own time and those reporting to you, to meet challenging and ambitious deadlines.
• Carry out the correct action for coaching and supervision required for junior and/or equivalent graded staff that you may work with.
• Identify your own shortfalls in knowledge and discuss appropriate options for self-development, setting short and medium priorities.
• Coach others to find the most appropriate internal policy and processes

If you are an Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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