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TRIUMPH

Lead Systems Engineer

TRIUMPH

Lead Systems Engineer overseeing aerospace actuation systems design and integration for a 7-year development project with opportunities for technical direction.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeFlintshire • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering, including requirements definition, integration, and validation for aerospace actuation systems. Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage supplier technical activities while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

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Systems EngineeringAerospace Actuation SystemsRequirements Management ToolsV&V ComplianceSupplier Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills
Requirements DefinitionSystem ArchitectureIntegrationTechnical OversightRoot-Cause AnalysisEngineering Drawings InterpretationFunctional ModelsInterface DefinitionsRisk AssessmentsTrade Studies
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationDecision-MakingInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
DOORSSiemens PolarionYama
Certifications & Qualifications
BPSS ClearanceSC ClearanceDO-178 ComplianceDO-254 Compliance
Industry Keywords
Aerospace StandardsHigh-Integrity SystemsActuation SystemsSystem IntegrationMulti-Disciplinary Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lead and influence supplier engineering teams; review and approve supplier analyses, design outputs, qualification evidence, and change proposals.
  • Own the system integration strategy, ensuring elements integrate with accuracy and controlled interfaces.
  • Oversee system-level V&V strategies, ensuring rigorous compliance with aerospace and military standards.
  • Support flight test, production, and in-service investigations; lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.
  • Proven experience of setting up and operating requirements management tools (DOORS / Siemens Polarion / Yama or equivalent)
  • Extensive engineering experience with aerospace actuation systems or high-integrity systems.
  • Deep understanding of systems engineering, architecture definition, integration, and V&V.
  • Proven experience leading supplier technical activities.
  • Competence interpreting engineering drawings and interface specifications.
  • Evidence of delivering programmes in accordance with DO-178 and DO-254 requirements.
  • Ability to lead complex engineering activities independently.
  • Candidate must be a UK national, capable of attaining BPSS and SC clearances.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions
  • Help to maintain a safe and clean working environment
  • Use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company