Air Systems Engineering Lead

Description

Job Title: Air Systems Engineering Lead - Training & Simulation

Location: Bristol/Abbey Wood - with travel to multiple sites; occasional overseas travel may be required

Rate: Up to £600pd inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Air Systems Engineering Lead to oversee all engineering activities for a fleet of airborne pods used in advanced training and simulation. These systems deliver radar, communications jamming, radar signal simulation, and anti-ship missile simulation capabilities, ensuring forces can train effectively in a realistic operational environment.

You will act as the technical authority for the airborne systems, ensuring they are safe, compliant, and fully integrated with wider land and maritime training systems.

Key Responsibilities

Act as engineering lead for airborne training and simulation systems, ensuring safety, compliance, and capability delivery

Review technical documentation, participate in design reviews, and support test and evaluation activities

Serve as a safety panel member, with a focus on air safety, airworthiness, and system safety

Support Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities, ensuring all lifecycle support requirements are met

Ensure compatibility between air systems and mission planning systems, working closely with other technical specialists

Collaborate with land and maritime engineering teams to maintain system interoperability

Contribute to security reviews and compliance activities in coordination with security specialists

Maintain engineering documentation and manage milestone review processes

Represent the project in technical working groups and committees as required

Take ownership of broader technical tasks when needed, such as document reviews, formal correspondence, and stakeholder management

Prepare weekly activity updates and participate in regular team meetings

Essential Qualifications & Experience

HND/Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Proven experience in a military or civilian engineering role

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

Experience with electronic warfare or advanced simulation systems

Knowledge of air safety and airworthiness principles

Understanding of system safety processes

Additional Information

This role involves travel to various UK sites and occasional overseas visits

There is no line management responsibility

Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential

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