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TEKEVER

Design Airworthiness Engineer

TEKEVER

. Define the certification basis and build compliance matrices against regulators' UAS requirements, including proposed means of compliance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft certification processes, including compliance with UK and EASA regulations, and possesses strong technical writing skills for producing compliance documentation. Capable of collaborating with engineering teams to assess airworthiness impacts and develop certification strategies for uncrewed aircraft systems.

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Aircraft CertificationCompliance Evidence ProductionSORA MethodologyTechnical WritingUncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

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Hard Skills
Aerospace EngineeringCertification AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTest Plan DevelopmentDesign Change Assessment
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCollaborationOwnershipMethodical ApproachClear Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Registration (CEng or IEng)UK SC Level Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
EASA Part 21UK CAA RequirementsMilitary Airworthiness RegulationMAA Regulatory PublicationsDesign Organisation Approval

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define the certification basis and build compliance matrices against regulators' UAS requirements, including proposed means of compliance
  • Contribute evidence to operational safety cases built on the SORA methodology
  • Produce compliance evidence with design, systems and test engineers, including analyses, compliance reports, test plans and test reports
  • Support the Head of Airworthiness in preparing submissions to civil and military aviation authorities and responding to queries
  • Maintain accurate certification records and status reporting so programme progress and risk are visible
  • Take on certification work for further TEKEVER products
  • Help improve how the team plans and delivers certification
  • Assess the airworthiness impact of design changes and support their classification
  • Support TEKEVER's path towards design organisation approval by helping develop procedures, training and internal audits
  • Work with the Head of Airworthiness and design, systems and test engineers on regulatory approval of tactical uncrewed aircraft systems for international customers and UK Defence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree or equivalent qualification in aeronautical, aerospace, mechanical, electrical/electronic or another relevant engineering discipline
  • Typically 2+ years' experience in an aerospace engineering role
  • Hands-on certification or compliance work, such as producing analysis or test evidence to demonstrate compliance with a certification code or regulatory requirement
  • Understanding of aircraft certification, for example under UK or EASA Part 21
  • Clear technical writing and experience producing engineering or compliance documentation
  • Eligible to hold and willing to undergo UK SC level Security Clearance vetting
  • Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel to TEKEVER sites, customers and regulators
  • Preferred: Experience with uncrewed aircraft systems, including UK CAA requirements for UAS
  • Preferred: Experience of SORA or specific-category UAS operational authorisations
  • Preferred: Experience within a design organisation, such as an approved Part 21J organisation or MAA DAOS
  • Preferred: Exposure to UK military airworthiness regulation and MAA Regulatory Publications
  • Optional: Professional registration (CEng or IEng), or active progress towards it
  • Learns quickly and gets up to speed on new products and regulatory contexts
  • Methodical, with high attention to detail in requirements, traceability and records
  • Clear, precise writing and ability to set out compliance arguments for engineers and regulators
  • Ability to take ownership, work independently, seek guidance and escalate risks
  • Collaborative, constructive approach across disciplines
  • Pragmatic approach to applying process according to risk

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Company pension contribution matches up to 10%
  • Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
  • Private Dental care
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Employee Reward, Recognition, and Benefits platform
  • Regular monthly social events
  • Clear career development opportunities
  • Support for professional growth and dedicated skill-development initiatives
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • High street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options
  • Mission-critical work in Defence, Security, and Space
  • Armed Forces Covenant commitment guaranteeing an interview to eligible Armed Forces community applicants who meet essential criteria