Lead Systems Engineer

Position:
Lead Systems Engineer

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a leading force within aerospace manufacturing, is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join the team in the Cheltenham office.

Candidates who currently hold titles such as Lead Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer, Technical Lead Systems Engineer or Aerospace Systems Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 25 days + bank holidays.
• Private health care options.
• 6% pension employer contribution.
• Opportunity for a 4‑day working week.
• Core working hours to accommodate work‑life balance.