Systems Qualification Engineer III

Parker Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day finish on Fridays (Fareham)

Professional body membership

Pension up to 10% matching

Life Assurance 4x salary

Private medical cover

Employee assistance program

On-site parking & restaurant

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking an experienced Qualification Engineer in Fareham to lead system verification, qualification planning, and flight testing for high‑integrity aerospace programmes.

You will deliver robust reports, support certification activities, and collaborate across engineering teams while ensuring strict configuration control and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience planning qualification programmes and producing plans, procedures and reports.
• Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electronics/CS or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present technical information clearly.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with sound engineering judgement.
• Analytical, data-gathering and reporting skills; able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support system verification activities including system, qualification, and flight testing.
• Prepare robust qualification plans, procedures and reports to support milestones.
• Support system certification and customer approvals.
• Work within configuration control, reviews and change management processes.
• Contribute to estimates, task planning, and risk management.
• Build trusted customer relationships by responding promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and wider business functions to deliver outcomes.
• Engage with external subcontractors as required.

Skills

System verification

Qualification reports

Environmental & EMC testing

Communication skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Organised & detail-focused

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electronics/CS

Tools

PC software proficiency

Job description

Due to the nature of the work and access to classified information, candidates must hold a British passport and be eligible to obtain and maintain the required UK national security clearance and/or EU security clearance, in line with applicable government, security, and export control regulations.

This is a site-based role with the potential to work from home one day a week, only when the nature of the work permits.

At Parker Meggitt, you won’t just support aerospace innovation — you’ll help drive it.

As a Qualification Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in proving and delivering advanced, safety-critical technologies for the next generation of commercial and military aircraft. Your work will support high-profile programmes, demanding customers, and real-world aerospace performance where quality, precision, and reliability matter.

You’ll join a growing, high-performing engineering team where talented colleagues and supportive leaders are committed to helping you develop, stretch your skills, and build a rewarding career. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role with genuine impact — ideal for someone who wants to be close to cutting-edge aerospace programmes and see their work make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support system verification activities, including system, qualification, and flight testing
• Prepare clear, robust qualification plans, procedures, and reports to support programme milestones
• Support system certification and customer approval activities
• Work within rigorous configuration control, review, and change management processes
• Contribute to estimates, task planning, and risk management activities
• Build trusted customer relationships by responding to requests promptly and professionally
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and wider business functions to deliver successful outcomes
• Engage with external subcontract organisations where required

Essential skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for this position

• Experience preparing plans, procedures, and reports for qualification programmes, including environmental and EMC testing to DO-160G or equivalent military standards
• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Confident decision-making ability and sound engineering judgement
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and present findings
• A well-organised, detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines with minimal supervision
• Intermediate knowledge of PC software applications and a strong understanding of PC operating systems

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Half day finish every Friday (Fareham site)
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services