Lead Airworthiness & Certification Engineer

Engineering Havant, Yeovil - Somerset

About the Role

• Co-ordinating the production and approval of Certificates of Design, Flight Approval Documents (FAD), Military Permits to Fly and other airworthiness artefacts
• Representing Lockheed Martin at both senior level customer and major sub-contract technical meetings and review boards
• Assist with the preparation of presentations for aircraft major and minor modifications to the Technical Aviation Authority to achieve air system release to service
• Providing technical support and direction with respect to Mechanical and Aeronautical Systems on the Merlin air vehicle
• Deriving certification and airworthiness requirements and translating business/programme requirements into appropriate technical specifications
• Assessing supplier documentation and compliance arguments against standards such as DS 00-970, 00-972 and civil equivalents
• Assisting the Chief Airworthiness Engineer with duties as required, and may include assistance in supporting the necessary documentation and evidence required for supporting the design signatory under the DAOS certificate

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University or College in a related engineering subject (e.g Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering) and certification and airworthiness capability typically achieved through around 8-10 years of professional experience.
• Proven and recent experience leading aircraft certification and flight clearance activities, providing task direction and co-ordination to supporting staff
• Experience compiling, reviewing and accepting flight approval and certification evidence in a complex systems integration environment
• Ability to analyse technical information to determine aircraft limitations and compliance with standards
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, mechanical and avionics systems

Desired skills, qualifications and experience

• Experience and understanding of Merlin aircraft and/or other helicopters
• Experience of Airborne Mission and Surveillance Systems and Unmanned Air Vehicles
• Understanding of DEF STAN 00-970, 05-123, 00-972 and/or civil EASA equivalents
• Previous experience as a DAOS and/or AAOS signatory, and of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulatory environment
• Preparing engineering resource budget estimates for certification and airworthiness activities
• Development of certification plans for bids and proposals
• Chartered Engineer status

Job Reference Number

12904BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

6 months

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS, SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK is a leading prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for a wide portfolio of high technology programmes, complex integration, training and through-life support, spanning the defence and civil sectors. The LMUK business, a leading provider of systems engineering, software development and complex programme management for global security, cyber, civil and commercial markets.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

02/04/2024