Job Description :
We’re seeking a practical, hands‑on engineer with expertise in refrigeration and cooling systems to join our team at Leonardo Luton. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-performance cooling solutions and test equipment for advanced aerospace platforms.
Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you’ll collaborate across teams in the Electronic Warfare Business and support both UK-based and European operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a subject matter expert in a specialised and high-impact field, with strong support for career development and hybrid working.
In this role, your responsibilities will include :
* Designing, building, documenting, testing, qualifying, installing, and maintaining refrigeration and other thermal management systems for military aviation platforms.
* Supporting system integration and testing at Leonardo facilities, customer sites, and occasionally on operational bases.
* Presenting engineering solutions and investigation findings to both internal teams and external partners.
* Collaborating with European and international partners on joint development or support projects.
* Progressing toward recognised status as a Competent Person and subject matter expert in cooling and pressure systems.
We’re looking for someone with a combination of technical skill, hands‑on ability, and practical engineering judgement. The ideal candidate will have :
Qualifications & Background :
* Ideally a Degree qualification, but an HND / HNC with sufficient practical experience will also be considered.
* Background in one or more of the following areas :
* Experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Marine, Electronics / Data Centre and or Process cooling systems would be an advantage.
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Thermal Management, or Pressure Systems.
Technical Skills & Experience :
* Experience with cooling technologies such as refrigeration systems, chilled water / glycol loops, oil cooling, and potentially cascade systems.
* Understanding of high- and low-pressure systems, pressure‑enthalpy diagrams, and fluid properties.
* Skilled in assembling and testing systems, including pressure and leak testing.
* Familiarity with engineering documentation (e.g. circuit diagrams, safety / risk assessments, user manuals, defect reports).
* Knowledge of relevant UK, European, and international standards related to environmental controls, pressure systems, and REACH compliance.
Soft Skills & Tools
* Team working approach with a high degree of personal integrity.
* Demonstrate a high level of practical workmanship skills in the assembly, test and repair of small mechanical and fluid devices (including the practice of tool control and recording of such work).
* Well experienced in Microsoft software packages- particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
* Knowledge of engineering document management and project management fundamentals.
* A full UK driving licence is required.
Security Clearance
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working : Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
* Company funded flexible benefits : Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
* Holidays : 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy / sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension : Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
* Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
* Lifestyle : Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
* Training : Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
* Referral Incentive : You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
* Bonus : Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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