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Obsolescence Engineer

Gosport, England; Yeovil, England; Bristol, England Job ID JR2026528459 Category Engineering Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 11, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) is looking for an Obsolescence Engineer to support its portfolio of emerging and current programme requirements.

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.

BDUK engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support (PS) Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas:

  • Logistic Support Analysis
  • Reliability and Maintainability
  • Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis
  • Engineering Data Exploitation
  • Obsolescence Management
  • Integrated Product Support
  • Technical Publications

As an Obsolescence Engineer you will support the Obsolescence Capability Lead reporting to the BDUK Chinook Product Support Manager.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support the Obsolescence Capability Lead in the provision of the Obsolescence Management Services for the BDUK Portfolio which may include, generation of processes and re-assessment of plans to reflect changing requirements.
  • Assist in the preparation of material for briefings, meetings and formal working groups (internal and external).
  • Highlighting any obsolescence issues or opportunities at the earliest possible point and where required support mitigation and development plans for addressing highlighted concerns.
  • Attendance as required at internal, supplier and customer meetings.
  • Liaison with Systems functions (Engineering, Supply Chain Management and Training) to ensure Support Engineering and obsolescence remains informed and aligned with wider BDUK developments and progress.
  • Liaison with the Customer on specific areas of Obsolescence.
  • Assist in coordinating Support Engineering deliverables (CDRLs) ensuring timely inputs are received, reviewed and the final output is ready for approval with a focus on First Time Quality.
  • Liaison with Boeing International obsolescence personnel commensurate with role requirements.
  • Work as directed by the Obsolescence Management Capability Lead and the BDUK Chinook Product Support Engineering Manager.

Aside from your technical work you there is the potential to support company initiatives, for example, quality improvements, promoting a safety culture, promoting Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach and a number of focus projects to support the growth of the company and its employees.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.
  • A thorough understanding of Support Engineering, specifically obsolescence in the Military environment.
  • An understanding and previous experience in Obsolescence Management.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to analyse Engineering data.Technical experience of UK CH-47 Chinook is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work with the cross functional business stakeholders to identify optimisation opportunities and ways in which suppliers can enhance our offering to our customers.
  • Ability to liaise with the OEM platform side of Boeing to integrate the UK solutions with those that exist on the base platforms.
  • Proven ability to drive first time quality.
  • Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject (not essential).Ideally be registered with the UK Engineering council at the I Eng or C Eng level or progressing to registration.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

What Boeing offers you:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defence, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2027


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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