Lead Flight Test Engineer

Lead Flight Test Engineer

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £85,000 – £100,000 per annum

Lead Flight Test Engineer – Electronic Warfare & Operational Readiness Trainin

gAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Flight Test Engineer to join a leading aviation and defence organisation operating at the forefront of airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) and Operational Readiness Trainin

g.This organisation supports military customers, including the UK Ministry of Defence and NATO allies, delivering advanced airborne EW capabilities and realistic training environments that enable military aircrew and ground radar operators to train as they would operate in real-world scenari

os.This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in the development, testing and certification of next-generation EW training systems while working with a diverse fleet of aircraft and highly experienced aviation professiona

ls.The

RoleReporting directly to the Flight Test Manager, the successful candidate will lead the definition, planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities across a diverse and unique fl

eet.Working closely with Design Office teams, maintenance personnel and test pilots, you will lead flight test programmes from concept through to delivery in both UK and international environments. You will also play a key role in regulatory engagement and certification activities, securing approvals required to conduct safe, effective and compliant flight test

ing.This is a flying role. When not conducting flight test duties, and depending on previous qualifications and experience, opportunities may be available to support Operational Readiness Training activities as rear crew across a variety of aircraft platforms and operational ro

les.The position requires international travel, including deployments across Europe, the Middle East and the Far E

ast.Key Responsibil

• itiesLead the safe and effective delivery of flight test activities within the UK and at deployed locations world
• wide.Plan and conduct airborne and ground-based flight testing as a Lead Flight Test Engi
• neer.Develop and own test strategies, test plans and test proced
• ures.Maintain close collaboration with the Design Office, including participation in design reviews and technical safety rev
• iews.Develop and manage certification plans in support of flight test requirem
• ents.Produce clear, accurate and high-quality flight test rep
• orts.Actively manage flight test risk to ALARP and tolerable le
• vels.Ensure full regulatory compliance and maintain effective working relationships with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and other regulatory authori

ties.Essential Experience & Qualific

• ationsProven experience as a Lead Flight Test Engineer across multiple air vehicle
• types.Qualified Flight Test Engineer from a recognised and approved Flight Test Training Organis
• ation.Hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK Security Clearance
• (SC).Hold, or be capable of meeting, a minimum CAA Class 2 medical sta

ndard.Desirable Experience & Qualifi

• cationsCategory 1 Flight Test Engineer qualifi
• cation.Military or civil aviation experience as flight crew or en
• gineer.Degree (BSc, BEng or higher) in an engineering or science-related disc
• ipline.Knowledge of UK, US and European civil and military regulatory fram
• eworks.Experience with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or bespoke flight test instrumentation and data acquisition s
• ystems.Background in military Electronic Warfare (EW), RF jamming or specialist EW roles supporting military aviation oper
• ations.Previous UAS/RPAS expe

rience.Wh

y Apply?This organisation combines advanced technology, a highly capable fleet and exceptional personnel to deliver aviation solutions that directly support military readiness and operational effect

iveness.The successful candidate will benef

• it from:Direct involvement in front-line military readiness pro
• grammes.Exposure to complex and challenging flight test pro
• grammes.Opportunities to work across a broad range of aircraft pl
• atforms.A collaborative culture built around integrity, service, excellence and t
• eamwork.The chance to work alongside some of the most experienced EW and aviation specialists in the i
• ndustry.A genuinely international aviation career with global deployment opport

unities.

About the Or

ganisationThe organisation is a specialist provider of aviation and defence training solutions, delivering adversarial support, electronic attack capabilities and customised rotary-wing training p

rogrammes.Operating across the UK, United States and NATO-aligned countries, the business utilises a differentiated fleet, advanced technology and highly experienced instructors to deliver realistic operational readiness training and mission-critical support services to defence customers

worldwide.Vacancy

• InformationPosition: Lead Flight T
• est EngineerLocation:
• BournemouthEmployment Typ
• e: PermanentPositions
• Available: 1Salary: £85,000 – £100,0

00 per annum…