Lead Engineer

Omega Resource Group
Deeside, Clwyd, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Seniority
Lead
Posted
23 Sep 2026 (2 days ago)

Position: Lead Engineer

Location: Deeside, Flintshire

Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a leading force within aerospace manufacturing are on the hunt for a Lead Systems Engineer to join the team in the Cheltenham Office!

Role and Responsibilities – Lead Engineer

In this brand-new role for an ever-growing business, you will be responsible for leading the definition, development, integration and certification of advanced hydro & electro-mechanical actuation and control systems across the full systems-engineering lifecycle.

Other responsibilities include:

Lead and influence supplier engineering teams; review and approve supplier analyses, design outputs, qualification evidence, and change proposals.

Own the creation and control of system architectures, functional models, and interface definitions across mechanical, software, and electronics

Own the system integration strategy, ensuring elements integrate with accuracy and controlled interfaces.

Champion continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and tools.

Experience or Qualifications – Lead Engineer

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering

Extensive engineering experience with aerospace actuation systems or high-integrity systems.

Proven experience leading supplier technical activities.

Experience with modelling/simulation tools and MBSE/SysML (Desirable)

Candidate must be a UK National, capable of obtaining BPSS or SC clearance due to projects of work being carried out in this role!

Benefits – Lead Systems Engineer

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Private Health Care Options

6% pension employer contribution

Opportunity for a 4-day working week

Core hours of working to accommodate work life balance

Candidates who currently are a Lead Systems Engineer, Principal Systems Engineer, Technical Lead Systems Engineer or Aerospace Systems Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Lead Engineer role please contact Ben Herd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process

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