BACKGROUND

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting-edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.
We are currently looking for a Ground maintenance engineer (aerostructures) to join Prismatic Ltd. based in Alton.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Background in aerospace engineering, aerostructures, aircraft maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience in maintaining, preparing, and troubleshooting aerostructures or aircraft systems.
• Strong hands-on skills with composite and metallic structures, assembly, and repair techniques.
• Ability to identify problems, analyse root causes, and provide practical engineering solutions both independently and within a team.
• Experience contributing to or running test procedures, including data collection, analysis, and report writing.
• Familiarity with qualification and acceptance testing, test plans, and review boards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to support test flight trials in the UK and internationally, with flexibility for travel and irregular schedules.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and adherence to aerospace standards.
• Ability to engage professionally with customers, auditors, and key stakeholders.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience supporting experimental flight trials, research programmes, or prototype aerospace projects.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements, safety standards, and flight-line operations.
• Experience in generating test documentation, end-item data packs, or certification reports.
• Familiarity with systems engineering principles and providing design-for-maintenance feedback.
• Exposure to internal/external audits or customer compliance processes.

• Support test flight trials inside and outside of UK, specifically preparing aerostructure for flight
• Identify a problem, interact with the right stakeholders and provide a solution through utilisation of their practical scientific / engineering background whilst working as a team member, or as an unsupervised individual
• Contribute to the generation of test plans, organising and presenting at test readiness review boards
• Support qualification and acceptance testing, recording/analysing results, presenting at test review boards and generating end item data packs
• Contribute to work packages and present results to managers and peers
• Work with Lead System Engineer to ensure flight readiness
• Run test procedures, collect data, and write up technical reports
• Provide input into design from a Flight Ground maintenance perspective
• Support quality and product assurance
• Support internal, external, and customer audit activities
• Engage with customers and key stakeholders.