# Frontline Mechanical Systems Engineer - C-17 Sustainment

**Company**: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
**Location**: Brize Norton
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Aerospace & Defence

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## Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to work in the Field alongside the aircraft and join the on-site C-17 Field Operations Engineering and Technical Support (FETS) team in support of the Royal Air Force at RAF Brize Norton.

The role focuses on mechanical, structural and hydro-mechanical system support, releasing engineering products for operational aircraft, involving troubleshooting and resolving complex in-service issues, and providing hands-on mentoring or technical guidance to RAF maintainers.

**Responsibilities:**

- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, structural and hydro-mechanical system problems on C-17 aircraft in an operational environment.

- Provide clear, practical repair guidance and technical recommendations to RAF maintainers and leadership.

- Interpret and apply technical documentation (drawings, engineering orders, maintenance manuals, system schematics) to ensure correct maintenance and repair actions.

- Deliver on-the-job training and demonstrations explaining system theory, maintenance procedures, servicing and troubleshooting techniques.

- Support airworthiness and mission readiness by identifying corrective actions, coordinating spares and support equipment, and recommending safe courses of action.

- Prepare and submit technical reports, publication change requests, continuous improvement data and product review documentation to record field activities and drive improvements.

- Collaborate with Boeing engineering, supply and customer teams, and provide similar support to other C-17 operators as needed.

- Travel to other operating locations to support maintenance, recovery and operational tasks when required.

**Benefits:**

- 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

- An 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

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Hydro-mechanical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Mentoring
- Training

### Nice to have
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Environmental Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Mission Systems
- Avionics Systems
- Materials Review
- Product Review Processes
- Technical Writing
- Documentation Skills
- Practical Experience Mentoring
- C-17 or Military Transport Aircraft Experience

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