Aerospace Systems Project Engineer - Lead Impact Projects

Holt Executive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking a Systems Project Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced aerospace systems in a regulated environment. You will own small to medium projects across the full lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

The role emphasises technical leadership, customer interfacing, and risk management, with opportunities for mentoring and progression within engineering leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent (HNC/apprenticeship).
• Typically 5+ years' experience in an engineering role.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle and design review processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium projects or support larger programmes, including new product development, proposals, and in-service upgrades.
• Develop and manage engineering plans, ensuring milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, and airworthiness.
• Act as a technical interface with customers, translating requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, development, integration, verification, and qualification).
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities.
• Ensure system integrity, configuration control, and design traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Support engineering change management.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices where appropriate.
• Work with leadership to ensure projects are effectively resourced and delivered.

Skills

Project leadership

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/apprenticeship)

Job description

Holt Executive is seeking a Systems Project Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced aerospace systems in a regulated environment. You will own small to medium projects across the full lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

The role emphasises technical leadership, customer interfacing, and risk management, with opportunities for mentoring and progression within engineering leadership.