Lead Systems Engineer – Job Overview
Lead Systems Engineer at Leonardo. Work on real‑world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology. Focus on RAF aircraft such as Typhoon and Apache, next‑gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP, future electronic warfare systems, and harnessing AI/ML.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop system requirements.
- Lead concept studies and system trade‑offs.
- Prototype new technologies.
- Address integration challenges and test solutions.
- Collaborate with industry partners and share knowledge.
- Work with specialists in safety, security and reliability to deliver robust solutions.
Qualifications & Preamble
Systems engineering experience and a systems‑thinking mindset. Broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle or domain expertise such as digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi‑sensor fusion and electronic warfare.
Security Clearance
This role requires pre‑employment screening under the UK Government’s BPSS and National Security Vetting. Applicants must meet the eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) and hold a UK passport with five years UK residency.
Benefits
- Salary: £67,000 to £81,000.
- Flexible working, hybrid options.
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days.
- Employer pension contribution up to 15%.
- Access to mental health support, financial advice and employee networks.
- Performance bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
- Continuous learning: over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Referral programme with financial reward.
- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually for healthcare, dental, family cover, tech, lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
Location and Employment
Primary location: Luton – Cap. Green 300. Additional location: Bristol – Coldharbour Lane. Employment type: Permanent. Hybrid working available.
