Senior Systems Architect - Aerospace Actuation & Control

Triumph Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIUMPH design teams in Cheltenham are seeking a Lead Engineer to steer the definition, development, integration, and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the lifecycle. You will shape technical direction for a long-term development program and drive process improvements.

The role requires expertise in systems engineering, architecture, and V&V, with a focus on safe, validated aerospace actuation systems and strong supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS / Polarion / similar).
• Experience with aerospace actuation systems or high-integrity systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering, architecture, integration, and V&V.
• Experience leading supplier technical activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and interface specs.
• Proven delivery of programmes with DO-178/DO-254.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level requirements definition, traceability, and validation.
• Define system boundaries, concepts, and architecture for actuation and control systems.
• Own system architectures, functional models, and interfaces across mechanical, software, and electronics.
• Oversee design and development of actuation systems with motors, braking mechanisms, sensors, and control electronics.
• Lead supplier technical activities and conduct design reviews focusing on interfaces, safety, and certification.

Skills

System engineering

Requirements management

MBSE/SysML

Do-178/Do-254

Supplier management

Architecture definition

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Tools

DOORS

Siemens Polarion

Job description

TRIUMPH design teams in Cheltenham are seeking a Lead Engineer to steer the definition, development, integration, and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the lifecycle. You will shape technical direction for a long-term development program and drive process improvements.

The role requires expertise in systems engineering, architecture, and V&V, with a focus on safe, validated aerospace actuation systems and strong supplier coordination.