Airworthiness Engineer

Job description

Airworthiness Engineer (Contract)

Location: Surrey, UK (Hybrid)

✛ This role is being managed exclusively by HYTE on a retained basis ✛

Direct applications and discreet enquiries are welcomed.

✛ Overview ✛

HYTE is supporting the appointment of a dedicated Airworthiness Engineer (Contract) for a specialist aerospace engineering organisation.

This is a senior contract role for an experienced airworthiness professional capable of operating autonomously, providing assurance and guidance across regulated aerospace and defence programmes.

The successful contractor will act as the go-to airworthiness specialist, supporting engineering activity with clear, pragmatic, and credible guidance.

✛ Key Responsibilities ✛

• Act as the airworthiness authority across relevant engineering programmes
• Provide guidance on certification, compliance, and assurance activities
• Support design, development, and review from an airworthiness perspective
• Interface with engineering and programme stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with applicable airworthiness frameworks and standards

✛ Candidate Profile ✛

• Proven experience as an Airworthiness Engineer within aerospace or defence
• Strong understanding of UK military or regulated aviation frameworks
• Confident operating as a standalone specialist contractor
• SC clearance or eligibility

✛ Take your career to new HYTEs ✛

• Senior, specialist contract role with real authority
• Clear remit and respected technical position
• Opportunity to work with a capable, well-run engineering team
• Hybrid working based near Dorking, Surrey
• Engagement focused on expertise, assurance, and judgement

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English