Job Description
Are you an engineer with experience assuring product security within highly regulated or safety‑critical environments? Our Electronic Warfare and Future Combat Air Systems (EW & FCAS) Design Integrity team is seeking a Senior Product Security Engineer to help shape the defence products of the future across all domains. In this role, you will take ownership of product security delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary product teams across the EW and FCA business areas to ensure security is embedded throughout the lifecycle.
Please note that this role is working on a hybrid basis (a minimum of one day per week on site). You can work from any of our following sites: Luton, Bristol, Southampton, Lincoln or Basildon.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Defining product security requirements, advising development teams on suitable implementation standards and techniques and supporting product development activities.
* Develop and manage security protocols, tools, and processes that keep our technologies ahead of emerging threats.
* Creation and management of key artefacts such as Risk Assessments and Remediation Action Plans.
* Drive Security Assurance through the full product lifecycle, ensuring every design is robust, compliant, and resilient, and contribute to continual improvement of the engineering capability.
* Contribute to Leonardo’s UK‑wide Security and IA community – shaping best practice and influencing security strategy.
* Liaison with Security experts, including the head of product security and Product Cyber Resilience Managers to support ongoing Security Assurance.
What You’ll Bring
* Practical experience of ISO27001/27004/27005 and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
* Experience supporting a security risk management system for highly regulated products based on recognised frameworks such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, rail or oil and gas.
* Understanding and appreciation of the Engineering development lifecycles and how the Product Security specialism aligns.
* Ability to interpret Penetration Test Reports and support remediation action.
* Awareness of UK Government Assurance Processes such as legacy JSP 604 Assurance or the CAF GovAssure processes.
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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Basildon; GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane; GB - Lincoln; GB - Southampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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