Date Posted:
2026-05-28Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Crawley, West SussexPosition Role Type:
HybridAt Collins Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of connected aviation through innovative airport and operational technologies used across the globe.
Our Airports Systems Production team in Crawley supports mission-critical customer environments and infrastructure that help enable reliable airport operations and passenger experiences worldwide.
We are looking for a System Production Engineer to join our global support organisation supporting complex production systems, deployments and operational environments.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative global team supporting large-scale airport technologies across international customer environments.
What You Will Do
- Build and configure server systems from the ground up
- Support implementation, QA and rollout activities across customer environments
- Troubleshoot complex production and infrastructure-related issues
- Support Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
- Support backup, antivirus, data replication and security technologies
- Participate in beta testing and validation activities for new or modified code
- Support global deployment teams, site administrators and second-level support teams
- Develop technical documentation including installation guides, whitepapers and diagrams
- Work within ITIL and ISO operational processes and troubleshooting methodologies
- Participate in scheduled and rotational third-level out-of-hours support
- Support patch management and security best practices across production systems
What You Will Learn
- Exposure to large-scale airport and operational IT systems used globally
- Experience supporting complex international customer environments
- Opportunity to develop expertise across infrastructure, networking, databases and production systems
- Exposure to global deployment and operational support models
- Collaboration across international technical and support teams
- Development within a highly operational and customer-focused aerospace environment
Qualifications You Must Have
- Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments
- Experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Experience with scripting tools including PowerShell, SQL, Win32 or Ansible
- Experience supporting production or operational IT systems
- Knowledge of databases including SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo, Elasticsearch or Redis
- Experience supporting backup, antivirus, patching or data replication technologies
- Ability to work independently and conduct technical research where required
Preferred Qualifications
- Airport or aviation IT systems experience
- Experience with imaging software
- ITIL or ISO process experience
What We Offer
- 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option
- Attractive Compensation & Bonus Scheme
- Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme with 2:1 match
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Support with professional fees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and standard background screening.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now and become part of something extraordinary at Collins Aerospace!
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