Defence EW & Avionics Maintenance Engineer – Overseas

Draken; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overseas deployment opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development

Job summary

Draken in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and certify mission systems used in support of flying operations.

You will work in a highly regulated aviation environment, comply with Part 145 and a safety-focused culture, with opportunities for overseas deployment.

This role offers cutting-edge EW and Target Towing systems, travel abroad, and a clear path for career development within a growing defence aviation organisation.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or recognised equivalent training.
• Experience in aircraft maintenance or engineering workshop environment.
• Fault finding and rectification to component level.
• Electrical and/or mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings and data.
• Experience with IT systems and maintenance recording software.
• Good written and spoken English, basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on Electronic Warfare and Target Towing systems.
• Fault-find and repair to component level.
• Certify maintenance activities per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Part 145 regulations and company standards.
• Prepare mission systems and equipment for flying programme requirements.
• Carry out component maintenance within capabilities and authorisations.
• Complete accurate maintenance records using company documentation and computer systems.
• Support UK and overseas detached operations, including spares packaging and deployment equipment.
• Apply safe systems of work and comply with SHE and Security requirements.
• Assist with certification and release of components (Part 21G where authorised).
• Collaborate with maintenance engineers, engineering managers and EW Operators.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Technical English

Maintenance recording software

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance recording software

Job description

Draken in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain, troubleshoot and certify mission systems used in support of flying operations.

You will work in a highly regulated aviation environment, comply with Part 145 and a safety-focused culture, with opportunities for overseas deployment.

This role offers cutting-edge EW and Target Towing systems, travel abroad, and a clear path for career development within a growing defence aviation organisation.