
Technical Lead
- Derby
- £60,000-70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
- Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
- Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
- Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
- Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
- Own the delivery of the program scope of work (in conjunction with the respective PM).
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
- Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
- Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
- Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
- Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.