Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Our client, a global engineering business specialising in advanced aerospace systems and components, are looking for a Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer in Gloucester to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior technical role leading the definition, development and integration of complex electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key responsibilities of the Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer job based in Gloucester:

Lead system-level requirements, architecture definition, integration and validation
Provide technical oversight of electro-mechanical actuation systems incorporating motors, braking systems, sensors, solenoids and control electronics
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and drive system-level technical decisions
Manage technical relationships with suppliers, reviewing designs, qualification evidence and technical changes
Define and lead system integration strategies and resolve complex system-level issues
Oversee verification, validation and certification activities against relevant aerospace and military standards
Lead technical reviews, risk assessments and system-level trade studies
Support production, flight test and in-service investigations, including root-cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement across systems engineering processes, tools and practices

Experience required for the Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer job based in Gloucester:

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Systems Engineering
Extensive experience with aerospace actuation systems or other high-integrity systems
Strong systems engineering experience covering architecture, integration, requirements and V&V
Experience using requirements management tools such as DOORS, Polarion or equivalent
Proven experience leading supplier technical activities and design reviews
Experience working to DO-178 and DO-254 requirements
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and interface specifications
Experience with modelling, simulation, MBSE/SysML or safety/reliability engineering desirable
Strong technical leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
UK national with the ability to attain BPSS and SC security clearance

If this Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer job based in Gloucester could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed)

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