Title Lead Engineer

TRIUMPH Mexicali; Shotton, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the definition, development, integration and certification of advanced hydro and electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full lifecycle. The role offers architectural direction, supplier performance oversight, and governance of system integrity on a long-term development program.

The candidate will shape departmental practices, promote technical innovation, and guide teams toward scalable solutions within a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong systems engineering capabilities and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level requirements definition, traceability, and validation in accordance with customer needs and regulatory expectations.
• Define system boundaries, operational concepts, and architectural frameworks for actuation and control systems.
• Own the creation and control of system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions across mechanical, software, and electronics.
• Develop complex control systems within a secure and highly regulated defence environment.
• Provide technical oversight for the design and development actuation systems, including integration of motors, braking mechanisms, sensors, solenoids, control electronics and other components.

Education

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical

Job description

Lead Engineer

Location: Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Engineering

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Lead Engineer

Location: Deeside/ Cheltenham

Travel between business sites, customer and supplier locations will be required

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Role Summary

The Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the definition, development, integration, and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full systems-engineering lifecycle. This role provides architectural direction, driving supplier technical performance, and ensuring system integrity throughout the product lifecycle. The successful candidate will join the team at the initial phase of a 7-year development project with opportunities to set technical direction of the project and the business.

Systems Engineer will be required to shape departmental practices by driving technical innovation, improving processes, and guiding teams toward efficient, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead system-level requirements definition, traceability, and validation, ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory expectations.
• Define system boundaries, operational concepts, and architectural frameworks for actuation and control systems.
• Own the creation and control of system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions across mechanical, software, and electronics.
• Development of complex control systems within a secure and highly regulated defense environment.

Design & Development Stewardship

• Provide technical oversight for the design and development actuation systems, including the integration of motors, braking mechanisms, sensors, solenoid, control electronics and other components.
• Guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure cohesive system integration and design consistency.
• Drive system-level trade studies, risk assessments, and decision-making; act as the technical authority for systems decisions and provide technical direction for functional SME’s for key programme decisions.

Supplier Technical Management

• Lead and influence supplier engineering teams; review and approve supplier analyses, design outputs, qualification evidence, and change proposals.
• Conduct high-rigor supplier design reviews, focusing on interface control, architecture compliance, safety, and certification alignment.

Integration Leadership

• Own the system integration strategy, ensuring elements integrate with accuracy and controlled interfaces.
• Resolve complex system-interaction issues, supporting manufacturing and platform-level integration.

Verification, Validation & Certification

• Oversee system-level V&V strategies, ensuring rigorous compliance with aerospace and military standards.
• Review and approve supplier test evidence and safety analyses.

Through-Life Technical Leadership

• Support flight test, production, and in-service investigations; lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Champion continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and tools.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical,