Armament Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Mechanic (Armament) to join our team at RAF Marham, reporting to the Ejection Seat Supervisor. Your primary responsibility will be to undertake the maintenance of Crew Escape Systems and Armament components within the Ejection Seat Back-shop Facility, Aircraft Role Equipment Facility, and Maintenance & Finish Facility, under the direction of the Armament Lead.

Core Duties:

• Undertake detailed maintenance, test, and inspection activities on the Ejection Seat, Canopy, and Role Equipment for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Ensure all work completed is in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)/Work Package, utilizing relevant approved technical information.
• Resolve faults and maintenance issues, maintaining an awareness of configuration management.
• Demonstrate a flexible and proactive attitude, carrying out responsibilities appropriate to the role and taking direction effectively.
• Provide progress reporting against delivery targets to your supervisor.
• Undertake support tasks within the Ejection Seat Back-shop Facility, Aircraft Role Equipment Facility, and Maintenance & Finish Facility to maintain compliance with MOE and AMC procedures, including oversight checks and control of tooling/test equipment.
• Ensure personal compliance with risk assessments, SHE policies, and procedures.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship, ideally in Aeronautical Engineering, or a Military equivalent apprenticeship/qualification.
• Minimum academic qualification of City & Guilds 2675 or 2661 in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience, including NVQ year, to build skills, knowledge, and authorities on Aircraft or in Bays.
• Demonstrate breadth of experience, currency, and recency via a Log Book (electronic or paper) to capture the build-up of skills, knowledge, and authorities on Aircraft or in workshops.
• Knowledge of Explosive safety and Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems.
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Framework and explosives safety (MAOS Mil Part 145 and EaPW).

About the Role and BAE Systems:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the F-35 Maintenance Team, a unique collaboration between Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce as part of Lightning Team UK. Working jointly with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, the team supports the UK's F-35 fleet through a 'whole force' approach.

At BAE Systems, you'll be able to make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We empower our employees to fulfil their potential and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may affect eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Higher levels of National Security Vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.

Closing Date: 21st July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.