Mission Systems Maintenance Specialist

7 days ago

Teesside, United Kingdom Draken Full time

All Locations
- Teesside
- Position
- Engineering
- Vacancy Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Engineering
- The Role

Join Draken Europe as a Mission Systems Maintenance Specialist
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Travel: UK & International Detachments Required
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK MOD Security Clearance

About the Role

Are you ready to take your engineering career to new heights? Draken Europe is seeking a Mission Systems Maintenance Specialist to support our cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Target Towing systems. These systems play a vital role in delivering Operational Readiness Training to defence customers worldwide.

As part of our elite Mission Systems team, you’ll ensure the safe, compliant, and effective maintenance of mission-critical equipment—both at our UK base and on global deployments.

What You’ll Do
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance on mission systems equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair electronic warfare systems to component level.
- Prepare aircraft and underwing stores for operational use.
- Support global operations, including preparing spares and deploying on detachments.
- Ensure all work meets Pt.145 regulatory and company safety standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation and digital records of maintenance activities.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring
- Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent training.
- Experience in **electronic warfare, radar, or avionics maintenance**.
- Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on experience with **RF/microwave test equipment**.
- Proficiency in soldering, wiring, and mechanical assembly.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small, agile team.
- IT literacy (MS Office Suite desirable).
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.

Why Join Draken Europe?

At Draken, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team supporting the UK and allied defence forces. We offer:

- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for global travel and unique operational experiences.
- Career development and training in advanced mission systems.
- A chance to work on some of the most exciting defence technology in the industry.

Ready to take off with us?
- About Us

- Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.
- Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.

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