Short Brothers, a Boeing Company

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, delivers advanced aerostructures and defence solutions with complete lifecycle and aftermarket support. As the industry’s longest-established aerospace manufacturer, with expertise in advanced materials and ultra-light structures, we combine deep engineering heritage with forward-focused research and technology to shape what’s next in aerospace.

1,000+
Northern Ireland

About Short Brothers

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, is the largest aerospace manufacturer in Northern Ireland, employing around 2,400 people. With engineering and technology leadership in advanced materials and ultra-light structures, Shorts has unique end-to- end capabilities. It specialises in the development, design, testing, manufacture, assembly, certification, and after-market support of complex composite and metallic aerostructures, including fuselages, engine nacelles and horizontal stabilisers. Its R&T team has a proven track record in developing, implementing and certifying innovative advanced materials and manufacturing technologies. Its tailored programme of aftermarket support keeps fleets flying throughout their service life. 

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Why it's a great place to work

  • Real progression - clear routes to leadership across every function, open to everyone, with strong pathways for apprentices and graduates.
  • Work that varies, not repetitive - opportunities to work across a range of programmes and products, from design and build through to support for in-service aircraft.
  • Shaping the future - building on a global reach and innovation heritage to shape tomorrow’s aircraft today.
  • Balance built in - 36-hour working week with a half-day Friday, potential flexible working arrangements and generous holiday entitlement.

Type of roles Short Brothers employ

Systems & Avionics

Avionics Engineer

Designs and integrates the critical communication, navigation, and cockpit hardware that provides pilots and flight computers with absolute situational awareness.

Research & Innovation

Research and Technology Engineer

Researches and develops disruptive, early-stage technologies to transition breakthrough scientific discoveries into flight-ready innovations.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer

Designs and optimises production lines, tooling, and manufacturing sequences to transition blueprints into physical aircraft seamlessly and safely.

Systems & Avionics

Avionics Engineer

Designs and integrates the critical communication, navigation, and cockpit hardware that provides pilots and flight computers with absolute situational awareness.

Research & Innovation

Research and Technology Engineer

Researches and develops disruptive, early-stage technologies to transition breakthrough scientific discoveries into flight-ready innovations.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer

Designs and optimises production lines, tooling, and manufacturing sequences to transition blueprints into physical aircraft seamlessly and safely.

Ready to find a role?

Ready to build a career that goes further? At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we offer real progression, genuine variety in the work you do, and a culture that values your time as much as your talent — all backed by the scale and heritage of a major global aerospace company. Whether you’re starting out as an apprentice or graduate, or bringing experience from elsewhere, there’s a place for you here. 

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