Systems Qualification Engineer III in Fareham

Due to the nature of the work and access to classified information, candidates must hold a British passport and be eligible to obtain and maintain the required UK national security clearance and/or EU security clearance, in line with applicable government, security, and export control regulations.

This is a site-based role with the potential to work from home one day a week, only when the nature of the work permits.

At Parker Meggitt, you won’t just support aerospace innovation — you’ll help drive it.

As a Qualification Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in proving and delivering advanced, safety-critical technologies for the next generation of commercial and military aircraft.

Your work will support high-profile programmes, demanding customers, and real-world aerospace performance where quality, precision, and reliability matter.

You’ll join a growing, high-performing engineering team where talented colleagues and supportive leaders are committed to helping you develop, stretch your skills, and build a rewarding career.

This is a hands-on, technically challenging role with genuine impact — ideal for someone who wants to be close to cutting-edge aerospace programmes and see their work make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support system verification activities, including system, qualification, and flight testing
• Prepare clear, robust qualification plans, procedures, and reports to support programme milestones
• Support system certification and customer approval activities
• Work within rigorous configuration control, review, and change management processes
• Contribute to estimates, task planning, and risk management activities
• Build trusted customer relationships by responding to requests promptly and professionally
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and wider business functions to deliver successful outcomes
• Engage with external subcontract organisations where required
• Essential skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for this position
• Experience preparing plans, procedures, and reports for qualification programmes, including environmental and EMC testing to DO-160G or equivalent military standards
• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
• Confident decision-making ability and sound engineering judgement
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and present findings
• A well-organised, detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines with minimal supervision
• Intermediate knowledge of PC software applications and a strong understanding of PC operating systems

What We Offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career.

Our competitive package will include

• Half day finish every Friday (Fareham site)
• Funded membership of a professional body
• Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress
• Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution
• Life Assurance x4 basic salary
• Share buying scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days)
• Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
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