Future Technical Authority – RAF Mission Systems

Overview

You will develop into the recognised technical authority for a critical RAF Typhoon avionics capability. Working alongside the current Chief Engineer, you will lead technical investigations, integration activities and stakeholder engagement across defence aviation. You will support operational capability across the fleet and drive continuous improvement with a small, specialist team. This role offers a structured pathway to a Chief Engineer position, combining deep technical work with strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Investigate in-service technical and operational issues
• Conduct fault analysis and root cause investigations
• Support aircraft integration and system performance activities
• Act as engineering interface with customers, suppliers and partners
• Support airworthiness, safety and technical governance
• Assess and resolve complex issues beyond routine maintenance
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews
• Support equipment upgrades and capability enhancements
• Travel to RAF bases and customer locations as required

Key requirements

• Systems Engineering background in a complex environment
• Ability to investigate and resolve technical problems
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and customers
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to understand system-level behaviour and performance

• strong communication
• relationship-building
• stakeholder engagement
• Systems engineering in complex environments
• Technical problem investigation and resolution
• Aircraft integration and system performance assessment

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