Job Title: Design and Certification Engineer
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Compensation: Up to £50, + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Design and Certification Engineer at our Staverton, Gloucestershire site.
The role
As a Design and Certification Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation and shaping designs that keep aircraft mission ready.
Day-to-day, you’ll have the following responsibilities:
1. Plan, execute, and document testing activities to ensure compliance and quality.
2. Develop and compile technical publications to support engineering and operational requirements.
3. Adhere to approved processes outlined in the Design Office Handbook (DOH).
4. Contribute to process improvements and updates within the DOH.
This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton.
Essential experience of the Design and Certification Engineer:
5. Considerable experience in aviation, specifically within a design or certification environment.
6. Strong understanding of aerospace regulations or experience in a similarly regulated industry (e.g., rail, nuclear).
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and reporting.
Qualifications for the Design and Certification Engineer:
Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at