Permanent
Avionics Support Engineer
Engineering
Cornwall
About the Role
The Training Support Equipment (TSE) Engineer will be responsible for the technical management, maintenance, and support of RCS1S Training Support Equipment (TSE). The role focuses on ensuring the availability, reliability, and lifecycle sustainment of synthetic training systems, including hardware, software, and documentation management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting training events, conducting planned and unplanned maintenance, and implementing integrated logistics support (ILS) strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Training Support Equipment Availability & Technical Management
1. Ensure the RCS1S TSE is operational and available for Core Service Training Hours in accordance with the Daily Training Programme (DTP).
2. Provide technical support for Non-Core Service Training Hours as requested by the RCS1S 1B SPV or other stakeholders.
3. Support Training Events outside normal training hours as per the Weekly Training Programme and DTP.
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) & Maintenance
4. Implement and support ILS strategies for the lifecycle management of TSE.
5. Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance, including diagnosing faults, replacing components, and managing obsolescence issues.
6. Coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure spares availability and reduce system downtime.
Hardware & Software Administration
7. Perform hardware and software maintenance for all RCS1S TSE systems.
8. Manage Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) databases, ensuring proper backup, recovery, and in-service maintenance of synthetic training device data, including maps, radio aids, planning information, and visual databases.
Documentation & Configuration Management
9. Maintain and update TSE documentation, including network diagrams, operational procedures, and configuration logs.
10. Ensure that Technical Publications (Tech Pubs) are updated post-RFTU (Ready for Training Use) when device changes impact technical documentation.
11. Support configuration management processes to track system modifications and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
CIS Support & Service Coordination
12. Work with Babcock’s Helpdesk facility under the CIS contract to resolve Synthetic Training Equipment issues.
13. Troubleshoot and escalate hardware/software faults affecting training operations.
14. Ensure timely response and resolution of reported technical issues.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
15. Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
16. Experience in Training Support Equipment (TSE) maintenance, synthetic training systems, or defence simulation environments.
17. Strong knowledge of hardware and software troubleshooting within complex training systems.
18. Familiarity with synthetic training databases, mapping, radio aids, and visual simulation environments.
19. Understanding of ILS principles, maintenance planning, and lifecycle management.
20. Experience with configuration management and maintaining technical documentation (Tech Pubs).
21. Ability to work within secure/regulated environments and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Job Reference Number
18641BR
Salary Range
£47,000- £57,000
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
9/75
Shift work details
9/75
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
22. Private Medical Insurance
23. Competitive Pension
24. Dental
25. Critical Illness
26. Life Assurance
27. Travel Insurance
28. Employee discounts for top high street shops
29. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
30. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
31. Reimbursement for a professional membership
32. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
18/03/2026
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