Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: £60,000 - £84,995 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your impact: Would you like to be responsible for developing the antenna architecture for Leonardo’s future radar systems? Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems. What you'll bring: We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to take on a new architecture-design role. The role carries significant tactical responsibility for shaping the future of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antenna systems through the development and assessment of new antenna architecture concepts. This includes evaluating emerging technologies, with particular consideration given to expanding digital capability, and identifying key technology drivers to enable scalable antenna product lines. A strong focus is placed on enabling design reuse and commonality, fostering supplier engagement, and establishing strategic partnerships to support all AESA development programmes. The successful candidate will adopt a product design approach to minimise both non-recurring and recurring engineering costs, while proactively identifying opportunities to reuse existing core technologies. They will support all key design review stages and work closely with radar-level Systems teams and LRI/(s)SRI leads to ensure system compatibility, including effective issue tracking and resolution. Collaboration is central to the role, with day-to-day interaction involving internal customers and a multidisciplinary engineering team. There may also be occasional engagement with external customers, particularly during early development and verification and validation (V&V) phases. The individual will also assist the AESA CDT Chief Engineer in tracking and reporting antenna LRI key performance parameters, and in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive hierarchy of antenna LRI-level documentation and models. This includes requirements (with reuse potential for future AESA developments), key implementation decisions, and verification and validation evidence such as electromagnetic performance models, RF and power chain models, control and timing behavioural models, and a range of interface control documents (mechanical, physical hardware, and functional protocols). Additional responsibilities include maintaining built-in test (BIT) control definitions, validation and verification plans, and test and compliance evidence. The role requires a degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience), along with strong expertise in LRI hardware digital architecture design across all aspects of radar system RF signal generation and acquisition. An enthusiastic and experimental mindset is essential, with a willingness to engage in rapid prototyping and iterative development using “fail fast, learn fast” methodologies. Beyond technical delivery, the role includes developing team capability through coaching and mentoring engineers and supporting the Systems Team Lead in delivering the overall antenna system technical solution, 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 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. 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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! 26ATDC Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary Range: Systems Engineer £38,000 - £48,000 Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000 Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000 Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000 Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to take on some of the most advanced electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) systems in the world? At Leonardo, we are looking for professionals who can apply their expertise to deliver cutting-edge EO/IR capabilities across a diverse range of projects, from lasers and imaging to detection, tracking, control systems, and navigation. Your work could contribute to: Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – Future Generation Electro-Optical Targeting products Laser Direct Energy Weapons Systems like Dragonfire Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems Laser target designators and ranging systems We are recruiting for a range of Systems Engineers. Based on your skills and experience, we’ll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow. What you will do as an EO/IR Systems Engineer You will work on EO/IR systems at various stages of their lifecycle, contributing to one or more of the following areas: Requirements capture, definition, development, modelling, manufacture, test, and verification of EO/IR technologies. Applying and improving systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle. Collaborating with integrated project teams to design, build, and deliver EO/IR equipment. Driving continual learning and improvement across the UK engineering community, acting as a change agent for systems engineering. What you’ll bring We are seeking engineers with experience in applying systems engineering within an EO/IR environment, with a proven track record in at least some of these essential skillsets: Systems Engineering: Requirements capture and management, System definition and development, Modelling and analysis, Verification and validation, Full engineering lifecycle application Domain specialisms: EO/IR systems and technologies, Control systems and navigation, Imaging, detection, and tracking Technical expertise with tools and methods: Systems engineering methods, tools, and processes, Strong numerical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills supporting “systems thinking” If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced EO/IR systems in the world, we want to hear from you. 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 Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: 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: Generous leave plus up to 12 additional flexi-days each year Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution Your Wellbeing Matters: Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion & diversity networks Rewarding Performance: Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below Never Stop Learning: 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning Refer a Friend: Financial reward through our referral programme Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental cover, gym memberships, and more Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, we are open to discussion 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 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know. Be part of something bigger – apply now! #LI-RD1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Description: Are you an experienced Systems Engineer or Scientist with an Electronics background? We are recruiting for a Principal Systems Engineer in our growing Detectors Area of Business, who can apply their expertise to deliver cutting-edge Electro-optic/InfraRed (EO/IR) capabilities across our Detector products. Based at our dedicated site in Southampton and offered with our award winning package. Your Impact 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. What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. A diverse product portfolio of EO/IR technologies, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Typical work you might be involved in: Applied research: Early research looking into exploiting new technologies or concepts. Requirements capture, definition, development, modelling, manufacture, test, and verification of EO/IR technologies. Applying and improving systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle. Collaborating with integrated project teams to design, build, and deliver EO/IR equipment. To be successful you will demonstrate passion for your trade by instilling a systems-thinking approach based on experience forming and leading high performing teams. You will be able to influence those you work with, thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate resilience when faced with adversity and able to make decisions quickly under pressure and setting a clear technical vision for the project team. Given the extensive people engagement nature of the work, we are still able to offer custom working that allows for a combination of home and on-site working i.e. flexible working delivering effective results. What you’ll bring You will have an electronics background and proven domain experience in EO/IR technologies, with the following attributes: Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance on the project, Requirements capture and management, System definition and development, Modelling and analysis, Verification and validation, Full engineering lifecycle application, Experience working in product development teams delivering Engineering artefacts successfully, Experience in managing and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders, Proven decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels, Motivation, tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results. The following experience/skills are very desirable: PhD, EngD or Post-graduate degree in electro-optics, Experience with Model Based Design (MBD) tools and methodologies to support describing and analysing through the problem to implementation domains Experience with modelling tools e.g. Mathcad, MATLAB, Simulink, Experience with data acquisition tools such as LabView, Experience in using a requirement management tool to manage relationships of requirement and other project artefacts (DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc...). This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. 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 Salary Range: £53,000 - £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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. 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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Description: Are you an experienced Systems Engineer or Scientist who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for Senior and Principal Systems Engineers in our growing Detectors Area of Business in Southampton, who can apply their expertise to deliver cutting-edge Electro-Optics/InfraRed (EO/IR) capabilities across a diverse range of projects. Your Impact 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. What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. A diverse product portfolio of EO/IR technologies, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Typical work you might be involved in: Applied research: Early research looking into exploiting new EO/IR technologies or concepts. Requirements capture, definition, development, modelling, manufacture, test, and verification of EO/IR technologies. Applying and improving systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle. Collaborating with integrated project teams to design, build, and deliver EO/IR equipment. To be successful you will demonstrate passion for your trade by instilling a systems-thinking approach based on experience forming and leading high performing teams. You will be able to influence those you work with, thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate resilience when faced with adversity and able to make decisions quickly under pressure and setting a clear technical vision for the project team. Given the extensive people engagement nature of the work, we are still able to offer custom working that allows for a combination of home and on-site working i.e. flexible working delivering effective results. What you’ll bring You will be educated within a STEM area and have proven domain experience in EO/IR technologies, with the following attributes: Requirements capture and management, System definition and development, Modelling and analysis, Verification and validation, Full engineering lifecycle application, Experience with Model Based Design (MBD) tools and methodologies to support describing and analysing through the problem to implementation domains, Experience working in product development teams delivering Engineering artefacts successfully, Experience in managing and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders, Proven decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels, Motivation, tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results. The following experience/skills are very desirable: Working experience and/or understanding of electronics design, PhD, EngD or Post-graduate degree in electro-optics, Practitioner level ability using Model Driven Engineering tools e.g. Cameo Systems Modeler, MATLAB, Simulink, Experience in using a requirement management tool to manage relationships of requirement and other project artefacts (DOORS, Polarion, Jama). This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. 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 Salary Range: £44,000 - £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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. 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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid