Field Service Engineer

Job Title: Field Service Engineer Location: Denham, UK (with regular international travel) The Role: As a Field Service Engineer, you will join our Product and Engineering Support team as the face of Martin-Baker on the hangar floor.

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This active role involves regular international travel for the maintenance, repair, and trial installation of ejection seats and aircraft canopy systems worldwide.

From cutting-edge F-35 programs to legacy platforms, your hands-on expertise ensures our life-saving equipment performs perfectly every time.

Key Responsibilities: Global Deployment: Travel internationally to support military and civil aviation clients for assignments lasting from one to several weeks.

Technical Maintenance: Perform high-precision repairs on ejection seats and explosive canopy cords.

Trial Installations (TIs): Partner with Design Engineers and Human Factors specialists to retrofit seats into aircraft.

Customer Liaison: Manage high-pressure on-site interactions, deliver technical solutions, and manage client expectations.

Engineering Precision: Maintain strict tool control while accurately interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical manuals.

About You: You are a disciplined, autonomous technician who thrives in high-stakes environments.

You take immense pride in your mechanical "hand skills" and possess the diplomatic touch needed to navigate complex customer relations smoothly.

Essential: Ejection Seat Expertise: Direct experience with ejection seat maintenance or canopy fitting.

Industry Experience: Proven background in the Aerospace or Aeronautical industry.

Qualifications: HNC, BTEC, or NVQ Level 3/4 in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Technical Skills: Exceptional mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret intricate engineering documentation.

Flexibility: Complete willingness to travel extensively and work independently post-training.

Communication: High level of professionalism to handle difficult on-site customer situations.

Desirable: Military background, specifically within the RAF Armament trade or a similar role.

Experience working in helicopter or aircraft line maintenance.

Why Us? Your work at Martin-Baker directly contributes to saving lives.

We offer a collaborative environment and a standout benefits package: 9% Non-Contributory Pension (18) The "Friday Finish": Your weekend starts at 12:15 PM every Friday.

25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (with an option to purchase more).

Healthcare & Security: Healthcare Cash Plan and 4x Salary Life Assurance.

Project Exposure: Lead a high value £1M GTS implementation.

Your Interview Journey: Initial Telephone Interview with your Recruitment Business Partner.

First Stage (Teams) with the Hiring Manager.

Final Stage (Face-to-Face) at our Denham site.

How to Apply: Ready to deliver world-class technical mastery on a global stage? xwzovoh Hit "Apply Now," Please note this position is subject to UK Government BPSS security clearance, and applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK.

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S.

Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.