Lead Systems Engineer, Aerospace Actuation & Control

TRIUMPH; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the definition, development, integration and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems. You will shape architectural direction across the full lifecycle and drive supplier performance within a secure defense environment.

The role suits a UK-based engineer with strong requirements management, system architectures and V&V expertise, ready to guide teams toward scalable, compliant solutions on a major

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS / Polarion / Yama).
• Extensive experience in aerospace actuation or high-integrity systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, architecture, integration and V&V.
• Experience leading supplier technical activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level requirements definition, traceability and validation.
• Define system boundaries, concepts and architectural frameworks for actuation and control systems.
• Own creation and control of system architectures and interfaces across mechanical, software, and electronics.
• Provide technical oversight for actuation systems and ensure cohesive system integration.
• Drive system-level trade studies, risk assessments and decisions; act as the technical authority for key programme decisions.
• Lead supplier technical activities and reviews with emphasis on interface control, safety and certification.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Aerospace actuation

DO-178/DO-254

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

DOORS

Siemens Polarion

Yama

Job description

Triumph is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the definition, development, integration and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems. You will shape architectural direction across the full lifecycle and drive supplier performance within a secure defense environment.

The role suits a UK-based engineer with strong requirements management, system architectures and V&V expertise, ready to guide teams toward scalable, compliant solutions on a major