Job Title: F35 S&ES Integration & Optimisation Engineer (Systems and Equipment Services)
Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £47,683 + Depending on Skillset

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

Essential Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Technical background (engineering, ILS, or support engineering)
• Proactive and adaptable with a collaborative team approach
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Ability to identify and deliver technical improvements (e.g., R&M, FRACAS, LCMS)

Desirable Skills:

• Proficient in Excel (data analysis and reporting)
• Experience using Tableau
• Bid and requirements management support experience

THE F-35 SUSTAINMENT TEAM:

The F-35 Sustainment Team is a well-established and forward-thinking organisation focused on optimising our work scope while continuously seeking new opportunities for growth. We are committed to supporting the readiness of the warfighter, maintaining a reputation for being easy to work with, and strengthening our global standing.
With a rapidly expanding fleet of over 1,000 aircraft worldwide—and plans to exceed 3,000—the F-35 programme represents a dynamic and exciting environment. This role sits within F-35 Support & Equipment Services, specifically in the Technical Management Team, where you’ll play a key part in sustaining and enhancing one of the world’s most advanced defence platforms.

• Identify and implement technical optimisation opportunities through various methods such as assessment of R&M (Reliability and Maintainability) data, trend analysis, team suggestions, and the FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System) process
• Develop and progress Launch Packs for identified improvements including preparation of funding requests and briefing documentation
• Support internal and external reviews by providing necessary documentation including contributions to LCMS (Lifecycle Management System) reviews, RMIPs (Reliability and Maintainability Improvement Processes), and Engineering Investigations (EIs)
• Act as the liaison between R&M data and improvement opportunities working with appropriate teams to translate insights into actionable changes, including requesting or supporting data analytics efforts
• Collaborate with the Programme Management Lead on improvement initiatives ensuring integration with programme plans and reporting requirements
• Ensure all improvement initiatives drive either cost reduction or enhanced availability of products or services
• Provide support for requirements management including evaluation of initial customer requirements, evidence collation, and development of Vendor Statements of Work (VSOWs) for suppliers
• Provide bid support as required contributing to technical inputs and solution development
• Deliver LCMS support as necessary across sustainment and programme phases
• Support sustainment change management to ensure continuous alignment with operational and customer needs
• Assist with engineering and integration issues ensuring the successful delivery of products and services in accordance with programme expectations