Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Primary Impact
* Work closely with HPFA Chief Engineer to define development and manufacturing strategies.
* Mentor, line‑manage and model for HPFA Project Engineering Lead.
* Plan, resourced, execute and deliver all engineering activity (design, qualification, production readiness, test, support) to schedule, cost and quality in accordance with company processes.
* Collaborate with customers and an international supply chain, occasionally traveling.
* Accountable for HPFA Engineering planning, resourcing, milestones and lifecycle management.
* Support business‑winning activities for HPFA including bids and proposals.
* Responsible for status reporting to LDEW Programme Manager and Head of Engineering Projects.
* Manage engineering risks and priorities across the HPFA product area.
* Ensure HPFA Engineering teams operate in a safe and inclusive environment.
* Expected to work mainly in the office, with occasional opportunity for working from home.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive experience managing multi‑disciplinary engineering teams across product life cycle stages (requirements, design, qualification, production, support).
* Broad understanding of managing engineering product development processes including product safety and verification.
* Experience collaborating with other business functions (Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing) and technical specialists outside own domain.
* Experience working with external customers.
* Proven excellence in people management and team leadership.
* Adaptability to changing circumstances and requirements.
* A first‑degree STEM qualification or equivalent recognised by professional accreditation scheme.
* Understanding and experience of formal problem‑solving techniques (optional).
* Domain knowledge in electro‑optical systems or lasers (optional).
* Experience as an independent reviewer or assessor for product design reviews (optional).
Benefits
* Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year.
* Up to 15% employer contribution to award‑winning pension scheme.
* Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
* Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Financial reward through referral programme.
* £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships.
* Hybrid working with flexible hours and hybrid options; part‑time opportunities available.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Why Join Us
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. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Application
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Location
GB – Edinburgh
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Contract Type
Permanent – Full‑time
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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