Aerospace Engineer

Octagon Group
Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom
Last week
£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Flexible working hours Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness Job

Wimborne, Dorset

A leading aerospace and defence organisation based in Wimborne, Dorset is offering an exciting Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness job within its growing engineering team. This junior job is ideal for graduates or candidates with early aerospace engineering experience looking to develop a long-term career in the aerospace industry.

The Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness job will involve supporting the compliance and certification of advanced aerospace systems used on fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and specialists within a collaborative aerospace environment.

This job is suited to someone motivated to learn and develop within airworthiness, certification, and aerospace engineering support activities.

Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness Job Responsibilities

* Support airworthiness and compliance activities for aerospace systems

* Assist with certification and engineering documentation

* Help ensure designs, modifications, and repairs meet regulatory standards

* Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues

* Support inspections, audits, and compliance reviews

* Maintain accurate engineering and certification records

* Assist senior engineers with continuous improvement activities

Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness Job Requirements

* Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline

* Previous aerospace, aviation, or engineering experience beneficial

* Awareness of EASA, FAA, or UK MAA regulations preferred

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills

* Positive attitude and willingness to learn within a technical aerospace job environment

What the Job Offers

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Flexible working hours

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

* Exposure to advanced aerospace and defence programmes

* Supportive team environment for junior engineers beginning their aerospace job career

Location

This Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness job is based in Wimborne, Dorset.

This job offers an excellent opportunity for a Aerospace Engineer - Airworthiness to gain valuable aerospace industry experience while supporting innovative and technically advanced aerospace projects

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