Engineering Support Lead Engineer

Job Description

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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

This position is for a Engineering Support Lead Engineer who will report to the Engineering Support Manager. The successful candidate will be a Technical Lead Engineer, required to provide day to day direction and advice to a team of engineers supporting UK E-7 Wedgetail operations at RAF Lossiemouth.

The Support Engineering team will initially consist of Field Service Engineers and Representatives, Integrity Management engineers and Manufacturing Planners. (This may later expand to include engineers of other disciplines.) This role will require directly interfacing with the on-site leadership to ensure the team is operating efficiently and providing the required support to the programmes.

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Support the UK E-7 Sustainment Deputy Chief Program Engineer and Engineering Support Manager in the execution of the contracted Engineering Support statement of work

·        Processes: lead creation and implementation of Engineering Support processes during the mobilisation phase of the E-7 Sustainment Programme, prior to the aircraft entering service with the RAF. This includes ensuring all processes are approved and documented.

·        Provide oversight and approval of technical products as required.

·        Support the Engineering Support Manager as required in the creation and maintenance of competency matrices for the UK E-7 Engineering Support  team.

·        Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners, including the Co-ordinating Design Organisation (CDO).  

·        Ensure Engineering Support team supports MOD working groups per contractual requirements, including meetings such as (Establishing) Integrity Management Working Groups.

·        Assist with aircraft technical safety investigations as required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following qualifications and experience;

·        Degree from an accredited course of study, in aerospace or safety critical engineering

·        Proven experience as a technical engineer within a dynamic and complex technical aviation environment involving large multi-disciplined teams

·        Significant experience in operational fixed-wing aircraft technical support

·        Substantial understanding of the various aircraft technical publications, document control and aircraft drawings.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

·        Significant experience operating within the UK Defence Aviation Environment (DAE)

·        Experience co-ordinating a team to drive rectification of aircraft damage/defects events outside of published data with required interface with OEM/P21J/DAOS is advantageous.

·        Working knowledge of UK MRP 5000 Series Regulatory Articles, and Integrity Management requirements

·        P-8A and/or E-7 platform experience

·        Experience leading or mentoring engineers in regulated environments

·        Strong judgement and calm decision-making under pressure

·        Comfortable operating in matrix governance structures

·        Membership of appropriate professional institution (e.g. IET, RAeS) preferred.

 This position will be hybrid with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.  This may be adjusted as required to meet programme and business demands.

This position is contingent on contract award.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

  

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans 

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next 

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way 

• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year 

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution 

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan 

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks 

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 

• 6x annual salary life insurance 

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development 

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives 

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
Yes, this position is contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.