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Lead Engineer (Design Authority)

United Kingdom, Bristol · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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You will be at the forefront of UAS innovation, developing future capability on a project with direct national security impact. We are looking for a Lead Engineer to act as the primary Design Authority for a high-priority Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) development program. This role requires a engineering leader who can balance innovative engineering practices and continuous capability development cycles with rigorous safety and compliance standards. You will hold ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of the platform, ensuring the UAS is fit for purpose, safe to operate, and fully compliant with UK MoD requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Act as the final technical signatory for design changes, ensuring the platform maintains its design intent and safety margins throughout the development lifecycle
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team (Airframe, Avionics, Software, and Comms) to ensure seamless integration of mission systems and payloads
  • Drive the strategy for airworthiness requirements (working toward MRP/RA standards), ensuring all documentation is robust and audit-ready
  • Define the technical direction of the UAS program, managing complex trade-offs and evolving capability requirements
  • Oversee the flow-down of high-level end user requirements into actionable engineering specifications
  • Serve as the lead technical liaison with the MoD, DE&S, and external partners, leading design reviews and safety committees

Requirements

  • 12+ years in aerospace engineering, with a significant portion dedicated to UAS or complex military systems
  • Proven track record as a Lead Engineer or Design Authority on a complex hardware-software integration project
  • Deep understanding of UK Military Registered Aircraft (MRP) or Civil (CAA/EASA) certification frameworks
  • Degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Electronic Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is expected for this level of authority
  • Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK SC (Secret) Clearance
  • The ability to make critical "go/no-go" technical decisions under pressure
  • A commitment to the highest standards of engineering ethics and safety-critical rigor
  • Capable of briefing senior military officers and technical experts alike, distilling complex engineering risks into clear operational impacts
  • A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods
  • Comfortable leading in a fast-paced development environment where requirements and threats can evolve rapidly

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