Aerospace R&D Engineer: Tooling, Testing & Innovation

Market 36; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Market 36 Recruitment are seeking an R&D Engineer for a permanent role in Saffron Walden. You will research and document new repair capabilities, identify tooling needs and support the development of test equipment for aerospace components.

With a background in aerospace engineering and hands-on electronics fabrication, you will collaborate with the R&D Manager to prioritise capability projects and ensure regulatory and quality compliance. Hours are 40 per week, Mon-Fri; salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• Background in aerospace engineering or aircraft component maintenance.
• Experience in aerospace engineering environment.
• Experience with Part-145 repairs desirable.
• Familiarity with CMMs and technical documentation.
• Hands-on electronics fabrication; ability to build test boxes.
• Strong technical analysis, research and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to work independently.
• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and review CMMs to identify new repair capabilities.
• Extract and document technical information, tooling, test procedures, repair processes, materials and consumables.
• Complete capability application forms and submit technical information through the internal system.
• Identify and record relevant part numbers for capability submissions.
• Support the development of new repair processes, tooling solutions and test equipment.
• Provide technical support and repair guidance to production teams.
• Work alongside the R&D Manager to prioritise and manage capability development projects.
• Ensure all new repair capabilities comply with regulatory and company quality standards.
• Design, fabricate and develop tooling and test kits to support production.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Part-145 repairs

CMM familiarity

Electronics fabrication

Test boxes

Technical analysis

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Market 36 Recruitment are seeking an R&D Engineer for a permanent role in Saffron Walden. You will research and document new repair capabilities, identify tooling needs and support the development of test equipment for aerospace components.

With a background in aerospace engineering and hands-on electronics fabrication, you will collaborate with the R&D Manager to prioritise capability projects and ensure regulatory and quality compliance. Hours are 40 per week, Mon-Fri; salary is competitive.