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Chief Technology Officer for RF Systems
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Your Impact
We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer for RF Systems to join our Radar and Advanced Targeting Capability Management team. Reporting to the VP Capability & CTO, you will be working across the whole business and with external stakeholders to ensure that we develop and access the right technologies and skills for the future of the business.
You will have the opportunity to define the internal advanced research programme, as well as helping to shape and align external research and technology development activities across academia, research frameworks and industrial partners. You will also work closely with the RF Capability team and the Head of External Stakeholder Engagement to identify and then ensure that these new and emerging technologies have a route to be embodied in attractive and competitive products in the marketplace.
What you will do as a Chief Technology Officer for RF Systems:
* To define and monitor the progress of the internally funded Advanced Research programme, ensuring the technologies and skills are aligned with our product and technology roadmaps
* Monitor the level of our technology and manufacturing capabilities, performing technology scouting and assessment of new, emerging or existing technologies
* Engage with universities, SMEs, national and international government agencies and research frameworks to bring new technologies and skills into the business
* Lead and coordinate initiatives to secure R&D funding from third parties
* Foster a culture of open innovation across the business
* Manage the Intellectual Property portfolio across our RF products & manufacturing capabilities
What You'll Bring
* A track record in delivering technical leadership and strategic vision
* A passion for RF technologies
* Domain knowledge of our RF products, suppliers and customers
* Awareness of the challenges in product development and manufacturing
* Strong interpersonal skills in managing a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
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).
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 - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Employee-Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Software Development
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