Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Helston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to support critical military platforms. This role involves planning and executing engineering assignments, performing maintenance and repairs on avionics systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Join a diverse team and enjoy a nine-day working fortnight along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance policies

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in avionics maintenance and repair.
• Ability to address complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3rd line support engineering work on aircraft.
• Manage risk assessments and safety protocols.
• Coordinate and develop training courses for MAWS.

Skills

Engineering

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Avionics Systems

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Company Overview

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions, and complex program management for global security, civil, and commercial markets. Our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company, leveraging our core capabilities in advanced platforms, weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training, and sensors.

Job Opportunity: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Location: Culdrose, Cornwall

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to plan, coordinate, direct, and perform engineering assignments involving specifications, design changes, or alterations to aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. This role supports MAWS and LM-STAR.

About LM-STAR and MAWS

LM-STAR is a critical asset ensuring high mission capability rates for complex military platforms. Lockheed Martin’s PBL program sustains station availability.

MAWS refers to Merlin Avionics Workshop.

Role Responsibilities

1. Perform 3rd line support engineering work: testing and repairing parts removed from aircraft and returning them to the Navy.
2. Carry out servicing, repair, integration, testing, and modification of Merlin avionics and associated test systems within workshops, training environments, and on aircraft.
3. Work independently towards long-term goals under consultative direction.
4. Handle maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of avionics and test systems, including configuration, calibration, and modifications, in compliance with regulatory policies.
5. Address complex technical problems, developing innovative solutions.
6. Support activities like closed-loop analysis to improve product support and asset availability.
7. Act as MAWS Occupational/Environment/Safety/Health Representative and participate in safety meetings.
8. Manage risk assessments, COSHH, SYPOL data sheets, and control procurement and storage of flammables.
9. Coordinate, deliver, and develop MAWS training courses, providing guidance and ongoing training to promote personal development.
10. Collaborate with support teams, engineers, and equipment manufacturers on technical issues.
11. Support primary and secondary avionic engineering activities in line with organizational objectives.

Additional Duties

• Provide deployed engineering support for automated test stations, aircraft, and systems both domestically and abroad.
• Serve as SME for in-service retrofit upgrades and aircraft support activities.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy outstanding benefits, a diverse and inclusive environment, a nine-day working fortnight, work-life balance policies, career development opportunities, rewards, and recognition.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will provide accommodations during the application process. For assistance, contact [emailprotected] or call 023 92 458 000.