Ground Support Equipment Engineer

Boeing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol seeks an SE Engineer to deliver engineering tasks supporting aircraft programmes. Candidates must have strong technical and communication skills and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This role requires managing resources, producing reports, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Flexible hours are offered, but no relocation assistance or visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Professional registration as an Engineering Technician or working towards it.
• Proven commitment to quality in engineering outputs.

Responsibilities

• Executing, controlling, closing, and reporting on work tasks.
• Managing resources effectively.
• Producing and presenting reports and analysis.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Ability to interpret technical information

Leadership and team management

Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements

Education

Level 3 qualification in STEM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the SE Capability Lead and their assigned manager, the SE Engineer role involves delivering assigned SE tasks, prioritizing work, delivering outputs, and monitoring outcomes. Tasks will support aircraft programmes and include common and type-specific Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Support and Test Equipment (S&TE), and tooling. Initially, the role will cover various air systems and management chains, with potential future specialization.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, the ability to interpret and sequence tasks, adhere to standards, and maintain schedules. The candidate must exercise independent engineering judgment, analyze technical information, and understand safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, relating SE to supported air systems.

Competencies:

• Experienced contributor capable of working within and guiding a team.
• Adopts appropriate leadership and collaborative behaviors.
• Effective communicator of organizational, managerial, and technical requirements.
• Applies engineering Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Behaviors (KSE-B) to meet time, cost, and quality standards.
• Interprets and briefs technical information effectively.
• Employs Human Factors (HF) KSE-B effectively.
• Understands safety, quality, and regulatory KSE-B.
• Manages resources collaboratively to achieve objectives.
• Familiar with mechanisms for selecting, authorizing, supporting, and replacing GSE, S&TE, and tooling in an aerospace environment.

Responsibilities:

• Executing, controlling, closing, and reporting on work tasks.
• Managing and controlling resources.
• Producing and presenting reports and analysis.

Duties May Include:

• Task execution, control, and reporting.
• Inventory verification.
• Assisting procurement with SE support and purchase.

Experience:

• Experience in technical or engineering team membership and leadership.
• Experience managing resources (material, financial, etc.).
• Authorizing and managing GSE, S&TE, and tooling in aerospace, as a specialist or end-user.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
• Level 3 qualification in STEM or equivalent experience.
• Professional registration as an Engineering Technician or working towards it.
• Proven commitment to quality in engineering outputs.

This is an on-site role with flexible hours. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the UK. The position does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship. Security clearance to obtain a UK Security Check is required. No visa sponsorship is available.