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Head of capability

Luton
Leonardo
Posted: 13 February
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Job Description:

Your impact

We have a fantastic new opportunity to help define and deliver the next generation of Electronic Warfare (EW) Sensing and Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) products to our customers.

You will provide product leadership to the business. Working within the EW Capability / CTO team, you will be responsible for developing EW Sensing and IDAS product strategy, matching products and technologies with customer needs, defining the future product roadmaps, managing the related company Private Venture (PV) investment and Intellectual Property (IP), and providing technical support to business winning and partnering activities.

You will also work closely with the Chief Technologist to ensure that future Sensing and IDAS capability requirements are fed into our technology research programmes.

What you'll bring

Degree educated, or equivalent, you'll bring a strong technical background in RF system design and/or operation, ideally with product management &/or strategy experience.

You will also have a passion for working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver results.

Finally, you'll be comfortable and effective communicating complex technical and business details in an accessible manner to a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

* Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

* Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

* Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

* Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

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