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)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed