Aerospace Systems Engineer - RAF Typhoon Tech SME Path

Addition; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Flexible hours

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Addition in Berkshire is seeking a skilled aerospace/defence engineer to join a specialist team working on advanced avionics systems for RAF Typhoon aircraft. You will contribute to system integration, investigations and in-service support, with clear paths to SME status and future Chief Engineer responsibilities.

Hybrid role with 3 days onsite, comprehensive training, and a progression pathway. Expect dedicated development, travel across the UK/Europe, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A background in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Avionics or a related discipline.
• Exposure to aircraft systems, military aviation, electro-optical equipment or defence engineering.
• Experience with systems integration, testing, fault-finding or technical investigations.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in developing specialist technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, development and modification of complex airborne systems.
• Investigate technical faults, system performance issues and operational problems.
• Support maintenance, repairs and in-service engineering activities.
• Work closely with engineering teams, military end users and major international defence suppliers.
• Contribute to system safety, airworthiness and technical documentation.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the equipment, progressing towards becoming its technical authority.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Avionics

Defence engineering

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Addition in Berkshire is seeking a skilled aerospace/defence engineer to join a specialist team working on advanced avionics systems for RAF Typhoon aircraft. You will contribute to system integration, investigations and in-service support, with clear paths to SME status and future Chief Engineer responsibilities.

Hybrid role with 3 days onsite, comprehensive training, and a progression pathway. Expect dedicated development, travel across the UK/Europe, and a competitive benefits package.