Airworthiness Engineer

Airworthiness Engineer Wimborne, Dorset
Aerospace & Defence
Airworthiness | Certification | Regulatory Compliance
Permanent | Full-Time

Help Certify the Next Generation of Aerospace Capability

We're supporting a globally recognised aerospace and defence organisation that designs and manufactures some of the world's most advanced air-to-air refuelling systems, refuelling probes, launch systems and defensive aids equipment. For over 80 years, the business has delivered mission-critical technology to military and defence customers across the globe, supporting some of the most advanced fixed and rotary-wing aircraft programmes in operation today.

As part of continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Office of Airworthiness with the appointment of an Airworthiness Engineer.This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of aerospace innovation, ensuring cutting-edge systems meet the highest standards of safety, certification and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

As an Airworthiness Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring products, modifications and repairs comply with applicable airworthiness regulations and certification requirements.

Working closely with Design, Systems Safety, Operations and Engineering teams, you'll support the approval and certification of complex aerospace systems across a highly regulated environment.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of airworthiness activities spanning UK MAA DAOS, UK CAA Part 21G, Part 145 and EASA-approved environments, providing an excellent platform for both professional development and long-term career progression.

Depending on your experience, there will also be opportunities to mentor and support the development of junior engineers within the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the certification and regulatory compliance of aerospace products, modifications and repairs
• Prepare, review and maintain certification documentation and compliance evidence
• Ensure designs meet applicable airworthiness regulations, standards and customer requirements
• Conduct airworthiness reviews, inspections and compliance assessments
• Provide technical guidance on certification and regulatory matters to engineering and operational teams
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, customers and external stakeholders where required
• Maintain accurate certification and airworthiness records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across airworthiness and compliance processes
• Work closely with Design Assurance and Systems Safety teams to ensure robust compliance throughout the product lifecycle

What We're Looking For:

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in:

• Airworthiness Engineering
• Aerospace Certification
• Design Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Safety-Critical Aerospace Engineering

You should also have:

• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory frameworks such as EASA, UK CAA and/or UK MAA
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work within highly regulated engineering environments

Desirable Experience:

• Part 21 and/or Part 145 environments
• Defence or military aerospace programmes
• Certification documentation and regulatory approvals
• Systems Safety activities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline preferred
• Candidates with equivalent industry experience will also be considered

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Structured training and professional development
• Exposure to advanced aerospace and defence programmes
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on technology that directly supports military and defence operations worldwide. Whether you're looking to build on your existing airworthiness experience or take the next step in your career, you'll be joining a business that invests heavily in its people, engineering capability and future technologies. If you're passionate about aerospace safety, certification and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be working with US ITAR-controlled technology, goods and information and may be subject to additional screening as part of the recruitment process.