Lead Systems Engineer in Wimborne, Dorset

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