Job Description:
Systems Engineer (Radar Systems) All Levels
Your impact
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to work on some of the most complex and high-performance radar systems in the world? At Leonardo, we are looking for professionals who can hit the ground running, applying their expertise to deliver next-generation fire control radar capabilities to our world leading customers.
What you will do as a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer
You will work on advanced radar systems at various stages of their lifecycle, contributing to one or more of the following programmes:
1. Typhoon ECRS Mk0 radar system (electronic scan)
2. Typhoon ECRS M-Scan radar system (mechanical scan)
3. Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar system (next generation)
4. Saab Gripen radar systems
What you’ll bring
We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers with a proven track record with at least some of these essential skillsets:
5. Systems Engineering disciplines:
o Problem definition
o Systems Architecture
o Synthetic Environments
o Performance Modelling
o Verification and Validation
o System of Systems
6. Domain specialisms:
o Digital signal processing
o RF systems
o Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
o Real time data simulation/generation
7. Technical expertise with tools and methods:
o Matlab
o IBM DOORS
o MBSE
o Radar Control
If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced radar systems in the world, we want to hear from you.
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, which 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.
8. Time to Recharge: Generous leave plus up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
9. Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
10. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion & diversity networks
11. Rewarding Performance: Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
12. Never Stop Learning: 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
13. Refer a Friend: Financial reward through our referral programme.
14. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental cover, gym memberships, and more.
15. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, we are open to discussion.
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 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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