Royal Navy - Aircraft Modifications Certification Engineer

Ministry of Defence; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense organization in Portsmouth is seeking a Certification Engineer to ensure safe and compliant aircraft modifications. The role includes coordinating compliance matrices, managing documentation, and supporting designers in various projects. Candidates should have a strong understanding of aviation standards and be ready to work collaboratively in a structured training environment.

Benefits

Professional development mentorship

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of compliance documentation for aircraft modifications.
• Ability to work in a team environment with designers.
• Familiarity with aviation safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance matrices for aircraft modifications.
• Keep departmental certification documentation up to date.
• Develop the Integrate Test Evaluation and Acceptance process.
• Manage and develop user requirements for a project.

Skills

Compliance management

Requirements analysis

Team collaboration

Documentation management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Certification Engineer to support 1710 NAS designers in producing safe and compliant aircraft modifications. You will be responsible for managing the compliance evidence required to produce a fully certified modification.

Your role will involve working with mechanical and electrical designers to ensure that they have sufficient well-organised evidence to support their designs.

Your role will involve supporting the Chief Design Engineer, and other specialists to deliver safe, certifiable and operationally effective aircraft modifications. You will assist with requirements analysis, and act as a key advisor on certification matters to both internal teams and external authorities.

As a Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS) accredited unit, we deliver assured industry standard aircraft design services. You will be a key part of making sure these designs meet the various defence and civilian standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating compliance matrices for aircraft modifications.
• Keeping departmental certification documentation up to date.
• Developing the Integrate Test Evaluation and Acceptance process for a project, alongside designers.
• Managing and developing user requirements for a project.

Support

We\'ll support you with a team mentor who will guide you in your structured training and professional development.