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Obsolescence Engineer - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bristol, England Job ID JR2026519436 Category Engineering Role Type Hybrid Post Date Oct. 07, 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 seeking an Obsolescence Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide specialist support in the identification, assessment, mitigation, and management of obsolescence risks across existing Boeing product platforms, primarily within Fixed-Wing and Rotary-Wing aircraft.


This role will play a key part in ensuring product supportability and long-term fleet availability by helping to develop and deliver effective obsolescence management solutions that are aligned to customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Boeing’s wider through-life support strategy.


At Boeing, we are innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you will learn and grow while contributing to work that shapes the world.


BDUK is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,400 people in the UK. We support a number of significant UK defence contracts, including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Chinook and Apache support, Logistics Information Services, and Training Services. The organisation is in a strong growth phase, with opportunities to influence and improve supportability across current and future programmes.


The BDUK Engineering function operates within a matrix structure, with specialist departments providing technical expertise across programmes. This role sits within the Product Support Engineering Department, which includes the following technical areas:

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

As an Obsolescence SME, your primary focus will be to provide expert support in managing obsolescence risk and ensuring continued product supportability throughout the lifecycle of the platform.


In this role, you will:

  • Identify, assess, and monitor obsolescence risks affecting hardware, software, components, and support solutions.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to develop obsolescence management strategies, mitigation plans, and action recommendations.
  • Work closely with engineering, supply chain, programme, product support, and customer teams to understand impacts and drive timely resolution.
  • Analyse data to determine the scale, urgency, and operational effect of obsolescence issues.
  • Support the preparation of reports, briefings, and technical outputs relating to obsolescence status and mitigation activity.
  • Ensure obsolescence activities are aligned with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes.
  • Contribute to through-life support planning by identifying risks to affordability, availability, and sustainment.
  • Liaise with UK and US stakeholders to gather information, share findings, and coordinate obsolescence-related actions.
  • Support continuous improvement in obsolescence processes, tools, and reporting.
  • Assist with internal and external reviews, audits, and customer engagement as required.

You may also have opportunities to support other programmes, business development opportunities, and wider engineering excellence initiatives as part of your ongoing career development with Boeing.


Basic Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

  • Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance
  • Experience identifying and mitigating obsolescence risk across complex platforms or systems
  • Understanding of applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and product support processes
  • Strong understanding of obsolescence management within a support engineering or defence environment

Preferred Qualifications (Skills/Experience):

  • Degree-level education in a relevant STEM subject
  • Understanding of how obsolescence impacts supportability, availability, cost, and long-term capability
  • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, supply chain, programme, and customer teams
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

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

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 2026


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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