Simulation Support Engineering Manager

Boeing; Wattisham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company located in Wattisham, England, is seeking a Simulation Support Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will manage a team of technicians, oversee training equipment maintenance, and ensure compliance with performance standards. Applicants should have prior experience in managing flight training centers and possess excellent people skills. This role does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and growth in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing or leading a flight simulator and training equipment support team.
• Excellent people skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain UK SC.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering activities at the Apache Academy centre.
• Oversee maintenance and upgrades to training equipment.
• Develop and execute project plans and implement policies.

Skills

People management

Technical management

Project planning

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2500 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK Defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Services and Training Services for synthetic and collective training domains. Within BDUK you will benefit from working with a diverse team of experienced colleagues who have worked on many programs and domains from different perspectives. You will also have access to many resources that you will be able to flexibly access to inform and support your development throughout your career with us.

A New position has opened for an experienced Simulation Support Engineering Manager located at AAC Wattisham near Ipswich. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering operational management of the training centre containing 2 fixed based simulators, and various training devices including electronic classrooms and briefing / debriefing rooms. The candidate will also be responsible for the first line management of a team of 6 technicians and will be required to meet all performance availability requirements laid down by the customer to ensure the training equipment is available to meet the training need. The successful candidate will also be required to integrate and work with various customers and users

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing engineering activities within the Apache Academy centre and their 1 to 1 general performance.
• Oversee maintenance of and upgrades to all training equipment within the Apache Academy centre
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, Stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes and provide technical guidance to resolve engineering issues.
• Ensure safe operation of the equipment and a safe working environment.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees.

Basic Requirements:

• Previous experience in Managing or Leading a Flight Simulator and training equipment support team
• Previous experience in Managing the Engineering required to maintain a flight training centre
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work with a range of technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to obtain UK SC

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of working with UK MOD.
• Knowledge of security aspects of the UK MOD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.