An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to take ownership of large-scale, complex engineering projects within a highly regulated aerospace environment. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who can lead multidisciplinary teams, manage system-level delivery, and drive projects across the full engineering lifecycle. You will play a key role in delivering advanced aerospace systems for global customers, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance at every stage. Key Responsibilities for the Lead Systems Engineer Provide technical leadership across large projects or multiple smaller programmes Lead and support Project Engineers, offering guidance and direction Plan and manage engineering activities, including resource coordination and management plans Engage directly with customers, ensuring solutions meet expectations and requirements Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with airworthiness, safety, and regulatory standards Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities Oversee the full systems engineering lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, verification, validation, and qualification) Manage engineering change to maintain system integrity and traceability Collaborate with engineering leadership and programme teams to ensure effective resourcing and delivery Support continuous improvement and best practice across engineering processes Skills & Experience requi...