Dr. Paul Needham, FREng,PhD, CEng, FIET
Login to view DISC.Paul is a distinguished aeronautical engineer at BAE Systems, where he is the Head of Engineering for Air and Space Products. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, he has made significant contributions to major aircraft programmes like the F-35 Lightning II. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and holds a PhD from the University of Huddersfield.
Paul has a deep passion for aviation history, serving as the Chief Engineer for BAE Systems Historic Aircraft fleet. In this role, he leads the team that supports iconic aircraft, including the Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, ensuring their preservation and continued airworthiness.
He began his distinguished career as a shop floor apprentice with British Aerospace in 1985 before becoming a world-class engineer.
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