Full job descriptionLead Flight Test Engineer

Shape advanced flight test capability within a specialist aerospace organisation delivering complex airborne evaluation and training systems to defence customers. This is a hands on leadership role with international exposure and significant technical ownership.

What you will need
British citizenship due to security requirements
Proven experience as a Lead Flight Test Engineer across multiple air vehicle types
Qualification as a Flight Test Engineer from a recognised Flight Test Training Organisation
Experience working with flight test programmes in a regulated aviation environment
Ability to collaborate with engineering, design and test pilot teams in high pressure environments

Salary and rewards
£80,000 to £100,000 plus very lucrative benefits

Your role
Lead planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities across a diverse aerospace fleet
Develop test strategies, procedures and certification plans for complex flight test programmes
Work closely with design and engineering teams to ensure safe integration of modifications and systems
Support regulatory engagement and maintain compliance with aviation authorities
Oversee flight test risk management and ensure safe delivery to required standards
Produce clear technical reporting to support certification and operational readiness decisions

Your experience
Strong background in flight test engineering within aerospace environments
Experience delivering multi aircraft test programmes from concept through to execution
Comfortable working within regulated aviation frameworks and safety critical operations
Experience working with instrumentation and flight test data systems is beneficial
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and operational stakeholders
Background in defence aviation or electronic warfare environments would be an advantage

Benefits and flexibility
Support is provided through a range of standard aerospace sector benefits including holiday allowance, pension contribution and professional development support alongside international deployment opportunities and exposure to advanced aviation systems

Where you will be based
Bournemouth based with hybrid working and international travel across Europe, the Middle East and the Far East
The employer is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in the workplace

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.