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# Lead Systems Architect / Systems Engineering Technical Lead - Aerospace

- **Company:** Aerospace Arca
- **Location:** Copplestone, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Subsystems, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-systems-architect-systems-engineering-technical-lead-aerospace/46271409

## About the Role

Lead Systems Architect / Systems Engineering Technical Lead - Aerospace ARCA is partnered with a client in the aerospace sector who is looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Leader to support the development and certification of an advanced aerospace system. This is a senior technical role, taking ownership across systems engineering activities and providing technical leadership across a complex, multidisciplinary programme. The work:Technical ownership across system architecture, requirements and integrationDevelopment assurance and system safetySystem modelling and simulationV&V and testing across component, sub-system and system levelDefining and maintaining systems engineering and test processesSupporting certification within an aerospace Design Organisation environmentProviding technical direction across multidisciplinary engineering teams What they're looking for:Strong experience taking complex systems through development, integration, V&V and certificationARP4754A/B and
ARP4761 experienceExperience working within Part 21J / Design Organisation environmentsTechnical leadership across complex aerospace programmes Details:Initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35South West with hybrid working available If you would like to know more details about this Lead Systems Architect / Systems Engineering Technical Lead contract please apply for immediate consideration.