Research Engineer - Wireless Networks & Algorithms
Leonardo Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Responsibilities
Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to investigate different approaches for the design of airborne mesh networks, including analysing the results of simulations and proposing how to improve the design, and assisting efforts to create standardisation proposals.
Typical work you might be involved in
Our Systems Engineers span across a range of activities that help pull together all the necessary engineering and technology strands into a high-performance system. As a Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between the theoretically possible and the practically implementable.
Qualifications
Required
* Related Mathematical, Engineering, Physics Degree or similar.
* Algorithm Design and Graph Theory
* Statistical Analysis
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas to varied audiences.
* The ability to design mathematically meaningful experiments and interpret the results to solve complex problems
Optional
* Knowledge of Fast Fourier Transforms
* Calculus and Probability
* Experience of mathematic simulation
* Software engineering techniques
* Experience of Python or C++ programming.
* Knowledge of networking fundamentals
* Experience within wireless communication.
* Matlab Experience
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). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
* 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 - Southampton
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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