Technical Services Engineer

Morson Forces; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting for a Technical Services Engineer - E-7 Wedgetail to support Boeing Defence UK on the E-7 Wedgetail programme from Birmingham. You will ensure continuing airworthiness, maintain regulatory compliance, and manage technical documentation within a defence aviation environment.

The role requires valid UK SC clearance, knowledge across mechanical, electrical and systems engineering, and a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Qualifications

• Valid UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and systems engineering.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and delivering work right first time.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and manage aircraft technical logs, identifying discrepancies and coordinating resolution.
• Provide technical support to Flight Test Control including routine operations, delays, and AOG incidents.
• Coordinate transfer and management of aircraft documentation between design, continuing airworthiness, and maintenance.
• Liaise with Boeing Engineering, manufacturing and in-service support teams to address technical queries and airworthiness needs.
• Support the E-7 CAME and ensure compliance with military aviation regulations.
• Support SMS and QMS implementation and continuous improvement.
• Assist with audits, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Prepare continuing airworthiness reports and manage follow-up actions.
• Contribute to improving technical services procedures and practices.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement to enhance safety and customer support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Strong communication

Quality mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering

Airworthiness course AMAC-F

GOLDesp Training

Aircraft Exit/Entry Training

EWIS Training

E-7 Managers Course

Continuing Airworthiness TT19M02

Continuing Airworthiness TT19M06

Job description

Technical Services Engineer - E-7 Wedgetail

Location:Birmingham
Recruitment Agency: Morson Edge
Security Clearance: UK SC Clearance Required

About the Role

Morson Edge is currently recruiting for a Technical Services Engineer - E-7 Wedgetail to support Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) and its E-7 Wedgetail aircraft programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to contribute to aircraft technical support, continuing airworthiness and regulatory compliance within a defence aviation environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring technical documentation is accurate, aircraft maintenance and airworthiness requirements are effectively managed, and all activities comply with the relevant Military Regulatory Programme (MRP) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, review and manage aircraft technical log entries, identifying discrepancies and coordinating their timely resolution.

• Provide technical support to Flight Test Control, including routine operations, flight delays, aircraft-on-ground (AOG) incidents and technical fault resolution.

• Coordinate the transfer and management of aircraft documentation between design, continuing airworthiness and maintenance organisations.

• Liaise with Boeing Engineering, manufacturing and in-service support teams to address technical queries and continuing airworthiness requirements.

• Support the development and maintenance of the E-7 Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME), ensuring compliance with applicable military aviation regulations.

• Support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) and Quality Management System (QMS).

• Assist with internal and external quality audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions and improvement plans.

• Prepare continuing airworthiness reports for stakeholders and manage follow-up actions arising from technical investigations and queries.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of technical services procedures, processes and working practices.

• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance, safety and customer support.

You may also have opportunities to contribute to wider company initiatives, including safety culture, quality improvement, mentoring, STEM outreach and employee development.

Essential Requirements

• Valid UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Knowledge of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and systems engineering.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• A commitment to quality, accuracy and delivering work right first time.

Desirable Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Engineering.

• Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Course - Fundamentals (AMAC-F).

• GOLDesp User Training.

• Aircraft Exit/Entry Training.

• EWIS Training.

• E-7 Managers Course.

• Baines Simmons Continuing Airworthiness - Effective Reliability Analysis (TT19M02).

• Baines Simmons Continuing Airworthiness - Technical Services Skills (TT19M06).