Aircraft Braking & Hydraulic Valve Engineer
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: Up to £69,000 + 12.5% bonus + comprehensive benefits
Employment type: Permanent
We’re seeking an experienced Aircraft Braking & Hydraulic Valve Engineer to join our Engineering team in Ansty, Coventry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of aircraft braking system valves, working across all phases of the product lifecycle — from initial design through to production support.
If you have a passion for aerospace engineering, strong mechanical expertise with an appreciation of electrical systems, and enjoy solving complex problems, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Provide mechanical and electrical engineering expertise in the design, testing, maintenance, and improvement of aerospace components.
* Apply knowledge of servo valve design and operation to develop and enhance braking systems.
* Solve complex technical problems using analysis, experience, and engineering judgment.
* Manage project documentation, analyse data, and prepare reports.
* Create Engineering Change Notices covering design improvements, obsolescence, source changes, and corrections.
* Produce customer-required documentation for engineering changes, limited production runs, and production stop orders.
* Communicate technical information clearly across engineering, production, and quality teams.
* Develop environmental test objectives to validate design changes, using analysis or similarity where appropriate.
* Support production and quality teams with technical queries (e.g. drawing interpretation, tear-down reports, non-conformance investigations).
What We’re Looking For
* A degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering with a working knowledge of electrical engineering.
* A systematic, analytical approach to problem-solving.
* A genuine passion for aerospace engineering.
* Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international).
Benefits Package
* Competitive salary: Up to £69,000 per annum
* 12.5% annual bonus
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Death in service: 3x salary
* Income protection: 50% of salary
* Optional medical plan (£45/month) covering up to 75% of costs (physio, dental, acupuncture, minor injuries, etc.)
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Aircraft Braking & Hydraulic Valve Engineer to shape innovative aerospace technology and support the safe, reliable performance of critical aircraft systems.
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