Lead Engineer

Between £70,000 and £95,000 Per Month

Job description

Position: Lead Engineer

Location: Deeside, Flintshire

Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a leading force within aerospace manufacturing are on the hunt for a Lead Systems Engineer to join the team in the Cheltenham Office!

Role and Responsibilities - Lead Engineer

In this brand-new role for an ever-growing business, you will be responsible for leading the definition, development, integration and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full systems-engineering lifecycle.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Lead and influence supplier engineering teams; review and approve supplier analyses, design outputs, qualification evidence, and change proposals.
  • Own the creation and control of system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions across mechanical, software, and electronics
  • Own the system integration strategy, ensuring elements integrate with accuracy and controlled interfaces.
  • Champion continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and tools.

Experience or Qualifications - Lead Engineer

  • Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering
  • Extensive engineering experience with aerospace actuation systems or high-integrity systems.
  • Proven experience leading supplier technical activities.
  • Experience with modelling/simulation tools and MBSE/SysML (Desirable)

Candidate must be a UK National, capable of obtaining BPSS or SC clearance due to projects of work being carried out in this role!

Benefits - Lead Systems Engineer

  • 25 Days + Bank Holidays
  • Private Health Care Options
  • 6% pension employer contribution
  • Opportunity for a 4-day working week
  • Core hours of working to accommodate work life balance

Candidates who currently are a Lead Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer, Technical Lead Systems Engineer or Aerospace Systems Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Newbridge
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Salary indication
Between £70,000 and £95,000 Per Month
Published at
11-10-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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