Lead Systems Integration Engineer

Electus Recruitment London, England Jun 22, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Lead Systems Integration Engineer focuses on manage integration engineering activity across existing uav platforms and new product development.

What the role involves

  • Manage integration engineering activity across existing UAV platforms and new product development.
  • Act as the key interface between design engineering, production, quality, supply chain and programme teams.
  • Driving standardisation of integration processes, tooling, checklists and working methods.
  • Supporting training of technicians, production staff and external manufacturing partners.
  • Ensure integration traceability, configuration compliance and consistent engineering standards.
  • Build a deep understanding of the full UAV platform and the rationale behind existing design decisions.

Skills and requirements

  • Relevant technical, electrical, mechanical, maintenance, gas, plumbing, or engineering experience may be required.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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