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Job Description
Do you love solving complex problems? Thrive in a collaborative environment? Want to make an impact with cutting-edge technology?
Join us as a Lead Systems Engineer and work on real-world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology.
What We’re Looking For
If you have applied engineering experience and a systems-thinking mindset, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert in a specific area or have broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle, your skills matter.
We’re Interested In Experience With
* Systems Engineering (e.g., problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
* Domain Expertise (e.g., digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi-sensor fusion, electronic warfare)
* Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions
Where your work will make an Impact
You could contribute to:
* Protecting RAF aircraft like Typhoon and Apache
* Advancing next-gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP
* Developing future electronic warfare systems
* Harnessing AI/ML to unlock intelligence from vast data
What You’ll Be Doing
* Defining and developing system requirements
* Leading concept studies and system trade-offs
* Prototyping new technologies
* Solving integration challenges and testing solutions
* Working with industry partners and sharing knowledge
Life at Leonardo
With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and accessibility.
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 up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups promoting diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
* Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to work scheme
* Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, etc.
* Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals
* Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, visit UK Government Security Clearance Levels.
Primary Location
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Contract Type
Hybrid Working
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
* Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security
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