Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer - Aerospace Systems

My client is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to support cutting-edge research and product development in dynamic mechanical and thermal fluid systems for aerospace platforms, including aircraft refuelling and other complex aerospace systems.

This technically hands-on role involves requirements management, system architecture, and integration and test. You will work within a global, cross-functional team, providing leadership across the full product lifecycle and acting as the engineering administrator for DOORS NG, leading the migration from CRADLE and driving adoption across programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop system and subsystem specifications, traceable requirements, and verification matrices

• Lead the transition from CRADLE to DOORS NG, including pilot programs, migration plans, training, and tool administration

• Collaborate with product teams to integrate SE practices and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering work products

• Support proposal activity, risk identification, and Systems Engineering effort estimation

• Contribute to process development, metrics, and standard work for systems engineering across the organisation

• Serve as SME for Systems Engineering within the division, mentoring others and supporting global Systems Engineering capability growth

Requirements:

• Engineering qualifications and aerospace systems engineering experience

• Proficiency with DOORS, CRADLE, CAMEO, and familiarity with MBSE

• Strong grasp of system lifecycle processes (V-Model), DFM, DFMEA, RCCA

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

• INCOSE membership and DFSS Green Belt preferred

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.