Technical Data Engineer

Location: Filton (60% Onsite)
Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)
Contract: Until 31/03/2026 (likely extension)
Rate: £45.00/hr Umbrella | £33.64/hr PAYE
Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by client security)
Travel: Occasional
IR35: Off-payroll working rules apply

About the Role

Our Client is seeking a Technical Data Engineer to join their Landing Gear team, responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation for aircraft maintenance. This includes the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) and Troubleshooting Manual (TSM), supporting the full lifecycle of aircraft operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safety, maintainability, and operational efficiency of a growing in-service fleet, while engaging directly with airline customers and internal engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and manage updates to AMM and TSM for Landing Gear systems.
• Analyse engineering inputs (e.g., drawings, design changes) to assess impact on documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness) and EASA regulations.
• Respond to customer queries via technical request tools, ensuring timely and accurate support.
• Lead review meetings with design offices and subcontractors, managing workload and priorities.
• Monitor subcontracted authoring activities and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Support Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations and proactively resolve in-service issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in documentation processes and tools.
• Represent the team in transnational meetings and contribute to digital service development.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in Aerospace Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and configuration management.
• Experience with technical writing and international authoring standards.
• Hands-on aircraft experience (e.g., RAF) is highly desirable.

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 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan