CareerPlan

Through Life Support Specialist (Edgewing)

Frimley, England, GBFull-time£55k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead the definition and development of Supportability design influence across the GCAP (6th Generation Combat Aircraft Programme) to ensure 6th Generation Supportability characteristics are delivered throughout the full product life cycle.

Role type

Senior engineering leadership (Supportability Lead)

Builds

Supportability engineering frameworks, plans, and processes for the GCAP programme

Domain

Defence, Aerospace, 6th Generation Aircraft

Required skills

Engineering leadership, Supportability design influence, Scheduling, Planning, Risk management, Design for Support activities, International standards compliance

Preferred skills

Leading large defence activities with multiple partners, Modern engineering methods

Technologies

GCAP Architecture, Engineering policies, DAREO requirements

Responsibilities

Support the development of the overall approach to exerting Supportability design influence across the GCAP; Support the definition of primary activities necessary throughout the full product life cycle; Establish and maintain engineering governance, frameworks, plans and processes for Design Influence & Supportability engineering; Support the identification, development and derivation of Customer requirements regarding Supportability; Plan, manage and review engineering activities to ensure integrated, compliant, safe delivery of work packages.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities