Lead Engineer

Omega; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Private Health Care Options

4-day working week

Core hours

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join the Cheltenham team, leading definition, development, integration and certification of advanced actuation and control systems across the full lifecycle. You will own system architectures and interfaces while coordinating with mechanical, software and electronics disciplines.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and strong experience with aerospace actuation or high-integrity systems, plus proven supplier leadership.

Qualifications

• 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead definition, development, integration and certification of hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full systems-engineering lifecycle.
• Own creation and control of system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions across mechanical, software, and electronics.
• Own the system integration strategy to ensure accurate, well-defined interfaces.
• Champion continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and tools.
• Lead supplier engineering teams, review analyses and change proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

MBSE/SysML

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering

Job description

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
• 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.

For more information regarding this Lead Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or [e-mail]