Parker Hannifin
Systems Qualification Engineer III
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# Qualification Engineer – Systems Verification
About the Role
At Parker Meggitt, you won’t just support aerospace innovation—you’ll 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
- Support and lead system verification activities, including:
- System qualification (in-swimming, test campaigns, flight test support)
- Flight testing for critical aerospace systems
- Prepare clear, robust qualification plans, procedures, and reports to support programme milestones
- Support system certification and customer approval activities
- Ensure compliance with configuration control, review, and change management processes
- Contribute to estimates, task planning, and risk management activities
- Build trusted customer relationships through prompt, professional responses
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams and business functions
- Engage with external subcontract organisations, as required
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Nature of the Role
- Site-based role (primary location: Fareham, UK)
- Potential to work from home (1 day per week, when applicable)
- Restricted to UK + EU nationals (due to project and security requirements)
Essential Qualifications & Experience
You must have: ✔ Experience preparing plans, procedures, and reports for qualification programmes, including:
- Environmental testing (e.g., temperature, humidity, vibration)
- EMC testing (DO-160G or equivalent military/civilian standards) ✔ A degree in (or equivalent professional qualification):
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer Science
- (or a related discipline) ✔ Strong technical communication skills—ability to present complex information clearly (both written and verbal) ✔ Good interpersonal skills—collaborative, team-focused mindset ✔ Confident decision-making and sound engineering judgement ✔ Analytical and research skills, including:
- Data gathering
- Report compilation and preparation
- Finding key insights ✔ Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively ✔ Ability to work independently while delivering to deadlines with minimal supervision ✔ Proficient in:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Outlook & web browsers ✔ Intermediate technical knowledge of PC software and operating systems
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What We Offer
Parker Meggitt’s total rewards package supports your health, wealth, and well-being, designed to help you balance a successful career. Benefits include:
💼 Career Growth & Wellbeing
- Fareham site: Half-day finish every Friday
- Professional development funding to join a relevant association
- Career development planning
- Total rewards include:
- Pension scheme (company matches up to 10%)
- Income protection scheme
- Life assurance (4× basic salary)
- Share buying scheme
🌟 Working Benefits
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), with the option to buy/sell extra days (up to 5) and earn additional holidays after 3 years of service
- Human Essentials programme:
- Cash Plan or Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan for health & wellbeing
🏠 Site Felicities
- Free on-site car parking
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and Starbucks
- Employee Perks (discounted goods/services category)
💡 Engagement & Recognition
- Employee referral scheme (reckonings paid into hard currency)
- Equal Opportunity & Diversity (no discrimination on age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability)
Business Context
Parker Hannifing EMEA (PHEMEA), headquartered in Switzerland, drives Parker’s operations in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The Aerospace Group EMEA and Hydraulic Systems Division (EMEA) play a critical strategic role in delivering high-performance solutions.
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