As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.
It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.
Since then, British Airways has gone on to deliver pioneering achievements. First we broke the record for the fastest transatlantic flight with Concorde. Then we became the very first airline to introduce fully lie-flat seats on board.
It was our exceptional engineering teams that brought these pioneering and original ideas to life.
This is your chance to join one of the most diverse and innovative departments at British Airways, at a time when we’re re-imagining the way we fly the skies!
The role: Innovation Engineer - Technologist - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Do you have a passion for leveraging innovative technology to drive innovation and efficiency? We are looking for a skilled Innovation Engineer with deep expertise across a broad spectrum of modern technologies to join our Business Improvement and Innovation team within the Engineering department. As a Technologist Innovation Engineer, you will play a critical role in transforming strategic initiatives into practical, technology-driven solutions that enhance our operations and propel our business forward.
In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with business partners and technology experts to develop proofs of concept, craft business cases, and implement innovative solutions across various technological domains, including web technologies, cloud computing, AI, robotics, AR/VR, and data analytics. Your work will be at the heart of ensuring that our processes are equipped with the latest technological advancements to stay ahead of the curve.
What you’ll do: - Conduct in-depth analysis and research across a broad range of technological areas.
- Develop and implement solutions to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate broad technological knowledge into Engineering operations.
- Establish metrics and KPIs to control and evaluate the success of improvement initiatives.
What you’ll bring to British Airways: - Broad proficiency in modern technologies, including web technologies, computing, cloud computing, data analytics, AI, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, and networks.
- Strong analytical and research skills to identify and solve complex technological problems.
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information.
- Proficiency in developing proofs of concept and business cases for technological solutions.
- Skilled in project and change management to drive successful implementation of new technologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and applying new technological advancements.
- Proficiency in tools and platforms relevant to a broad range of modern technologies.
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Continuous Improvement mindset
Your experience: - Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Web development, Computer Science, Data Analytics, etc.).
- Additional certifications or training in relevant technologies or methodologies is a plus.
- Experience in a technology-driven role, with a strong track record in implementing innovative solutions and driving technological advancements.
- Experience of implementing change and driving process improvements in an operational environment.
What we offer: As an airline, we never want to stand still. The same goes for our people.
We’re committed to upskilling our engineers and providing professional development training so you can progress in your area of expertise. That way, you’ll attain the highest levels of professional achievement as we continue to invest in new technology, equipment, and aircraft.
Training modules are offered through self-study courses, or structured learning programmes, and delivered at our state-of-the-art Learning Academy at London Heathrow.
When you work in an engineering role at British Airways, you’ll be joining a high-performance culture. It’s a time-pressured environment too, but the challenges here are exciting and diverse, and you’ll be part of projects you won’t find anywhere else. That’s what keeps our exceptional colleagues inspired to do their best work. We also offer fantastic rewards, including great staff travel benefits.
Inclusion & Diversity At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us, and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.
Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation, and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.