C-17 Field Ops Mechanical Systems Engineer – On-Site

Boeing Company; Carterton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

23 days plus UK public holidays and a冬

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the on-site C-17 Field Operations Engineering and Technical Support team at RAF Brize Norton. You will focus on mechanical, structural and hydro‑mechanical systems, troubleshooting in‑service issues and mentoring RAF maintainers.

You will release engineering products for operations, interpret technical documentation, and work with Boeing and RAF teams to ensure mission readiness. UK security clearances apply.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace or equivalent.
• Eligible for UK SC security clearance.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, structural and hydro–mechanical aircraft systems in an operational environment.
• Background in airframe structures and fluid/hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with aircraft support equipment and maintenance tooling.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, structural and hydro–mechanical problems on C-17 aircraft in an operational environment.
• Provide repair guidance and technical recommendations to RAF maintainers.
• Interpret drawings, orders, manuals and schematics to ensure correct maintenance actions.
• Deliver on‑the‑job training and demonstrations of system theory and procedures.
• Support airworthiness by identifying corrective actions and coordinating spares and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation to record field activities and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Boeing engineering, supply and customer teams and support other C-17 operators as needed.
• Travel to other locations to support maintenance and operational tasks.

Skills

Technical writing

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Education

BEng/BSc in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace

Job description

Boeing is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the on-site C-17 Field Operations Engineering and Technical Support team at RAF Brize Norton. You will focus on mechanical, structural and hydro‑mechanical systems, troubleshooting in‑service issues and mentoring RAF maintainers.

You will release engineering products for operations, interpret technical documentation, and work with Boeing and RAF teams to ensure mission readiness. UK security clearances apply.