Technical Data Engineer – Landing Gear Systems
Location: Filton (60% onsite – increased onsite during initial months)
Contract: Until November 2026 (likely extension)
Rate: £45.00 per hour Umbrella / £33.64 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am–7pm)
Clearance: BPSS (completed by the Client)
IR35: Inside IR35
The Role
Our client is seeking a Technical Data Engineer to join their Landing Gear Systems team, supporting the creation and delivery of aircraft maintenance documentation across the full aircraft lifecycle.
Working within a transnational technical data environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring maintenance manuals accurately reflect aircraft configuration, supporting airline customers and contributing to aircraft safety, reliability and operational efficiency.
This position has a strong focus on Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM) and Troubleshooting Manuals (TSM), with Landing Gear experience highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
* Author, review and maintain AMM and TSM documentation for Landing Gear systems
* Analyse design changes, drawings and modifications to assess impact on maintenance documentation
* Ensure documentation meets ICA and EASA regulatory requirements
* Manage source data planning, verification and incorporation
* Respond to airline customer technical queries within agreed timescales
* Provide active support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and in‑service issues
* Monitor and coordinate subcontracted authoring activities
* Lead and contribute to technical reviews with design teams and stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality and technical data standards
* Drive continuous improvement in technical data processes, tools and ways of working
Skills & Experience Required
* Background in Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Technical Data
* Strong knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation (AMM, TSM essential)
* Understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance and production processes
* Experience working with configuration management and design data
* Familiarity with international technical authoring standards and tools
* Landing Gear experience highly desirable
* CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) experience considered
* Proactive, detail‑driven and confident working with technical stakeholders
* Strong communication and organisational skills
If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.