Test Solutions Design Authority – Leonardo (Permanent, Hybrid)
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Engineer to serve as Design Authority (DA) for Test Solutions at our modern, purpose‑built site in Luton (Capability Green).
Your Impact
As a Design Authority you will lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and implementation of complex Test Solutions across electronic domains, ensuring robust test coverage, compliance, and quality. You will chair design reviews, manage specifications, and interface with suppliers and subcontractors.
What You’ll Bring
* Familiarisation with Defence‑related technological solutions
* Experience in EW techniques
* Requirements definition and management (DOORS experience beneficial)
* Experience in full life cycle management of test solutions
* Experience chairing design reviews
* Hardware and Software design and implementation
* Experience coding with LabView and TestStand
* Familiarisation with ATLAS and C desirable
* Requirement verification and compliance
* Awareness of legislation and standards applying within the industrial workspace (e.g., Electrical, Chemical, Electromagnetic Compatibility)
* Experience/knowledge of Cyber Security within the Test Solution realm
* Interfacing with Sub-Contractors
* Experience of export compliance
This is not an exhaustive list; we are keen to hear from you even if you may not have experience in all of the above.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional Personnel Security Controls (NSV) such as Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may apply. More information and guidance: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why Join Us
At Leonardo we offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports work‑life balance, career development, and wellbeing.
* Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year
* Industry‑leading pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
* Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks for inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing & Ethnicity)
* Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
* Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning (4,000+ courses)
* Referral programme with financial reward
* Flexible benefits up to £500 annually (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech, lifestyle, gym membership, etc.)
* Hybrid working options and flexible hours (part‑time options may be discussed)
For a full list of benefits, visit our website.
Primary Location
GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know.
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