Martin-Baker Careers

As a Pyro Inspector working in our Chalgrove inspection department, you’ll undertake a variety of product verification of parts and components and ensuring that all Inspection activities are delivered efficiently to contribute to the success of ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives. After the probationary period this role will revert to a shift pattern of 4 on and 4 off from 7am to 16.30pm. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to products that save lives, whilst developing your expertise in inspection.

Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission.

At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical.

We’re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers.

Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively as part of an inspection team to produce lifesaving equipment.

You’ll be involved in activities such as carrying out testing / inspection / booking in of Pyrotechnic components using a variety of processes and techniques.

This is an onsite role based at our Chalgrove, Oxfordshire site.

What You’ll Do

• Undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken in accordance with laid down quality standards and procedures, & to assist in the successful implementation of ongoing process improvements.
• To generate, maintain inspection documentation in accordance with the relevant Company Quality Assurance policy.
• Use SAP to accurately record all work in progress.
• Track processing of component batches through the manufacturing process and update records accurately and regularly.
• Accurately record the location of components and parts.
• Record all non-conforming products.

What We’re Looking For

• Inspection experience (aerospace, defence or automotive)
• Solid data analysis skills, numeracy and geometry skills
• Technical reasoning skills i.e., to understand tolerances.
• Experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings (2D and 3D models)
• General experience of using Inspection Tools and Equipment, gauges, verniers micrometres etc. and attention to detail.
• Previous explosive and AS9102 FAIR experience is desirable.
• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values.

Our Values

At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters.

What We Offer

• Excellent pension package with strong employer support — Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own
• Life Assurance
• Lunchtime finish on a Friday (during the probation period)
• Personalised training and development plan
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata during the probation period)
• Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform)
• Occupational Health team
• Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme
• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes

How to Apply / Your Interview Journey

Please submit your CV and should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, include any relevant experience, skills and expertise that you can bring to the role.

After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch.

Single stage interview – we’ll invite you to attend a Face-to-Face for a formal discussion with the hiring team at our Chalgrove site in Oxfordshire, where we’ll learn more about your background, experience and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions about the role and the team.

We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.

Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting

The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.