Principle Aerospace Engineer

Wallace Myers International; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organisation in Belfast is looking for a Principle Engineer to support its aerospace division. The ideal candidate will have extensive aerospace engineering experience, especially with safety-critical systems, and will lead projects while mentoring engineering teams. This leadership role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on impactful technologies, ensuring high standards of safety and quality compliance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Leadership role in a recognised organisation

Work on life-saving technologies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aerospace engineering, particularly with safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards and certification processes.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across engineering projects.
• Oversee design, testing, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate to ensure project success.
• Support strategic planning and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

Knowledge of safety-critical systems

Project leadership

Proficiency in design tools

Excellent communication

Job description

Principle Engineer - Aerospace

A leading global manufacturing organisation is seeking a senior-level engineering professional to support its aerospace division. This role is based the greater Belfast site and involves contributing to the development and assurance of critical aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across engineering projects within the aerospace domain.
• Oversee design, testing, and compliance activities for specialised equipment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Support strategic planning and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

• Extensive experience in aerospace engineering, particularly with safety-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, testing protocols, and certification processes.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams.
• Proficiency in design tools and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Reward

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, life-saving technologies.
• Leadership role within a globally recognised organisation.
• Career development and progression within a specialised engineering environment.