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 bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816