Senior Airworthiness Engineer - Qatar Hawk

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Defence & Security is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Engineer for the Qatar Hawk project. This hybrid role offers the chance to enhance military aircraft systems' safety and functionality. With responsibilities ranging from developing Airworthiness capabilities to providing expert advice on project deliverables, this position is perfect for someone with extensive experience in aircraft design. Join a supportive team and contribute to high-profile defence projects while enjoying professional development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Hybrid Working Model

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in aircraft design and development.
• Knowledge of military and civil airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Airworthiness Capability Discipline.
• Provide SME advice on capability requirements for deliverables.

Skills

Aircraft Design

Airworthiness Standards

Communication Skills

Engineering Toolsets

Team-working Skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Our client, a major player in Defence & Security, is seeking a Senior Airworthiness Engineer to work on the Qatar Hawk project. Based in Warton, this contract role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and functionality of military aircraft systems in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

1. Develop, improve, and maintain the Product Integrity - Airworthiness (AW) Capability Discipline, ensuring the Discipline has the necessary capabilities to meet its objectives.
2. Ensure an effective Engineering Management System across Air for the design, development, and assurance of AW deliverables.
3. Provide AW SME advice to Project and Product teams regarding capability requirements to deliver PI deliverables of the required quality, meeting Corporate and Legal standards.

Job Requirements

• Degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM subject.
• Typically 5-10 years of experience in aircraft design and development.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Confident in using engineering toolsets.
• Good communication, supervisory, and team-working skills.
• Knowledge of military and civil airworthiness regulatory environments.
• Understanding of AW standards such as CS25 and CAP 722.
• Previous experience with MoD / D&S is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Hybrid working model with 2 days onsite per week.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you possess a profound understanding of aircraft maintenance and avionics and seek a challenging role in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team working on the Qatar Hawk project in Warton.