Job Title: Airworthiness Specialist (Edgewing)
Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £53,211+ Dependent of skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
The Airworthiness Specialist (AS) plays a central role in enabling the progression of certification activities across a specific design discipline (e.g., landing gear, hydraulics, Air Management System). AS professionals act as the operational interface between design engineers and the approving authorities (Authority, CVE, MoD). You will coordinate, guide, monitor, and facilitate all certification-related activities to ensure timely compliance, alignment with regulatory expectations, and achievement of program milestones. This role requires considerable communication, organisational and coordination abilities, and includes regular interactions with the appropriate Authority counterpart alongside the Certification Managers. The Airworthiness Specialist also contributes to the maintenance of data accuracy, traceability, and compliance workflows while progressively developing expertise in certification methods, regulatory frameworks and airworthiness governance
Core duties:
- Drive visibility and control of certification activities by proactively tracking progress, maintaining full traceability, and identifying gaps early, providing clear, actionable reporting to the Certification Manager and escalating risks to ensure timely and successful delivery
- Facilitate the progression of certification activities by organising and leading Q&A meetings between design teams and the Authority/CVE to clarify artefacts and enable timely approval
- Coordinate and manage the schedule of artefact generation within the assigned design discipline to meet program milestones.
- Empower design engineers to deliver high-quality, compliant certification artefacts by providing clear guidance on requirements, inputs, formats, and planning, ensuring outputs are robust, audit-ready, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Ensure end-to-end traceability of all airworthiness evidence and documentation across the aircraft lifecycle, creating a clear, auditable framework that underpins certification integrity and regulatory compliance
Essential Skills:
- Experience supporting senior-level executives, ideally within international or joint venture organisations
- Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities with composure, discretion, and professionalism
- Proven experience collaborating with international partners in a multinational, cross-cultural environment
The Edgewing Team
By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters..
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 15th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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