Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your Impact We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The Global Combat Air Programme is a Multinational Initiative led by the UK, Japan and Italy to jointly develop a sixth-generation stealth fighter. We are looking for someone with a robust background in manufacturing engineering, preferably experienced in NPI (New Product Introduction) and Electro-Optics. If you are enthusiastic about manufacturing, innovation, and ready to take on exciting challenges, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that is setting new standards in manufacturing excellence from the ground up. Join us and help shape the future of the GCAP program through your dedication and expertise. You will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world class production of Leonardo products. You will be responsible for developing robust solutions, considering the impact of their work on broader project issues. You will be expected to plan and deliver your own work and provide complex technical advice to both internal and external customers and will be responsible for developing others. Leonardo is an international leader in the development of cutting-edge sensor products deployed across a wide range of airborne platforms. Pushing the boundaries of technology, accuracy, and safety in engineering globally. The role will be based in Edinburgh and will be primarily on-site. What you will do as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth transition of our new products from design into manufacture and will lead front-end manufacturing engineering activities, from providing DFx input (primarily design for manufacturing, assembly &test) into the design, to solving production capability issues. Your skills will help to ensure that new products are introduced into operations in a timely, efficient, cost effective and accurate manner. Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from Leonardo operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers To prepare for and organise Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create/ contribute/ review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans. Review manufacturing documentation can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification Assure product and process quality by designing methods; validation/verification of process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes Contribute to failure investigations utilising known problem-solving techniques (e.g. 8D) Identify continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering Complete improvement and development projects by training and interacting with the organisations manufacturing engineer community Opportunities to Travel UK/Worldwide (Supplier visits) You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment. What you'll bring Essential – Manufacturing engineering ability, either through qualification HNC, or equivalent experience and knowledge Desirable – HND or above in an engineering related discipline Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP methodologies and tools (PFMEA, Guage studies, Design of experiments), New Product Introduction, and familiarity with risk assessment and root cause analysis techniques. Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning Ability to take ownership of a work package; planning and scheduling own workload Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices Knowledge and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes. Security Clearance This role is open to UK nationals only and 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) shall apply, including 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. 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 bench marked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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! #LI-KG1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · London - Whitehall, United Kingdom

Job Description: The opportunity: Our Central London team is looking for talented and enthusiastic modelling and simulation practitioners to create and integrate weapon system models for our UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) customer. The role will suit either recent STEM graduates, postgraduates, or those with relevant industry experience of engineering models who wish to apply their abilities in an aerospace modelling and simulation environment. This is intended as a fulltime position, but we would consider part time working of 4 days per week. The type of project will you be working on: Customer Integration: You will be a member of a weapons project team within our larger Defence Analytics Group working in Central London. The group is integrated into a joint unit with government employees, members of the armed forces, and other contractors. The Challenge: To create dynamic computer models for internal and external simulation environments to assess the performance and capability of weapon systems. Complex systems are modelled primarily in MATLAB/Simulink, exercised to answer customer questions, and exported for integration into customers’ modelling environments. Collaboration: You will be working in close liaison with teams within the UK and partner nations, with the opportunity to contribute, influence, challenge and improve joint ways of working and knowledge. Breadth: You will be working in an environment where both the complexity and capabilities of the systems are continually evolving throughout the world. What you’ll do as a Defence Analytics Engineer: Produce computer models of weapons systems, exercise them in-house, and aid the integration of these models in customers’ simulation environments. Produce reports and presentations of your work and present them to local MOD customers and the wider community both within the UK and partner nations. Provide ad hoc advice and support to MOD customers, often at short notice. Use your developing experience and knowledge to propose and implement improvements to tools and processes. In conjunction with the project team conduct regular liaison with both MOD and the wider customer base to keep them informed of recent developments and to determine future analysis requirements. Seek co-operative and collaborative approaches with our UK and multi-national partners, identifying best practice. Travel for technical exchanges with our partners, in the UK and abroad. What we need from you: A good understanding of scientific methods and their use through the application of fundamental physical principles. A degree in a STEM subject and strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to apply these to real world problems through modelling and simulation. Knowledge of aerospace technologies such as aerodynamics, propulsion, sensors, guidance and control would be an advantage. Experience in some of the following programming languages: MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, C# and/or Python. Good interpersonal skills which allow you to work collaboratively and effectively within an inter-disciplinary team. Ability to problem solve and self-steer work to deadlines as necessary, sometimes at short notice. Ability to communicate, both in writing and verbally, with audiences of differing technical backgrounds and seniority. It would be nice if you had: Experience of defence modelling and simulation environments, customers and requirements would be an advantage. What you will get: Impact: You will help ensure that MOD’s weapon assessments are robust and delivered in a timely manner to UK Defence partners and front-line forces. This will be in the form of computer models and product generated from these models. Opportunity: To play a key role in MOD weapon assessment which is a critical input to MOD’s equipment procurement programs. Knowledge: You will develop a detailed understanding of weapon systems and how they operate, and how to encapsulate that understanding and assessment in a dynamic computer model. Skills: You will develop a range of analytical, software and interpersonal skills. Insights: Working within a Leonardo team that is fully integrated with its MOD customer will provide an excellent opportunity to see up-close how the MOD operates and interacts with its customers and partners. Teamwork: You will work with a diverse technical team in a highly collaborative, multi-national environment. Delegation: It is expected that you will steer tasks, processes and improvement initiatives. Security Clearance You will have, or be able to obtain, UK national security clearances appropriate for sensitive assessment work. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter 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 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. 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! #LI-JP1 Primary Location: GB - London - Whitehall Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems. We are recruiting for a Lead PCB Technical Specialist to provide deep technical leadership in the development, industrialisation and supply chain maturation of highly complex Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) within the UK European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 programme. The role will report to the Project Engineering Lead for Supply Chain Improvement Team and support the Project Engineering Manager (PEM) and Programme Leadership Team in delivering the programme's technical, cost, quality and schedule objectives. The successful candidate will act as the subject matter expert for PCB technologies, manufacturing processes and supplier capability development, supporting the transition of complex PCB designs from development through to high-yield, repeatable production. Working across engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain functions, the role will play a critical part in ensuring the programme can achieve its delivery commitments within an increasingly challenging electronic manufacturing supply landscape. What you'll do as the Lead PCB Technical Specialist You will play a major role in providing technical leadership and specialist guidance across all aspects of PCB manufacture, supplier development and product industrialisation. As a Lead PCB Technical Specialist you will offer technical direction, evaluation, and recommendations relating to manufacturing risks and opportunities, while also defining strategic capability improvements and cost-reduction initiatives across the PCB supply chain to support long-term business objectives. You will: Act as the technical lead for PCB manufacturing and industrialisation activities across the Mk2 Programme. Own the technical strategy for the manufacture of highly complex PCB assemblies, ensuring designs are capable of achieving reliable, repeatable and cost-effective production. Work closely with the Project Engineering Lead & Programme Manager to ensure cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and establish technical solutions coherent with agreed budgets and programme timescales. Lead technical engagement with PCB manufacturers and key supply chain partners. Conduct detailed assessments of supplier manufacturing capability, process maturity and technical risk. Lead supplier development and supply chain maturity activities to improve manufacturing performance, quality, yield and capacity. Identify manufacturing process weaknesses and drive corrective and preventive improvement initiatives within supplier organisations. Ensure programme capacity, yield and cost targets are achieved in both the short and long term. Provide Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) guidance to engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Lead reviews of manufacturing readiness, production risk and technical compliance. Communicate technical risks, issues and opportunities to the Project Chief Engineer and Programme Leadership Team. Support configuration control, qualification, verification and acceptance activities associated with PCB production. Represent Leonardo when engaging with customers, senior leadership and external stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions. What you'll bring A minimum of 10 years' experience in PCB development, manufacture and industrialisation. Extensive experience in the manufacture of highly complex multilayer and high-reliability PCB products. Deep technical expertise in PCB fabrication, assembly and manufacturing technologies. Proven experience of taking PCB products from development and low-yield production through to stable, high-yield manufacturing. Strong understanding of PCB process capability, yield management and manufacturing quality systems. Experience of identifying supplier process weaknesses and implementing effective improvement plans. Experience working directly with PCB fabricators and assembly houses to resolve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. Strong knowledge of DfM and DfA principles and their application to complex electronic products. Experience leading supplier technical assessments, audits and manufacturing readiness reviews. Understanding of capacity planning, supply chain resilience and manufacturing risk management. 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 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! #LI-HB1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a skilled team in a time of significant growth in an AESA Radar sector, based in our Edinburgh office? Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join the engineering team and drive the development and delivery of next-generation products and radar systems. The role will be responsible for developments that span the AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) Core Delivery Team (CDT) and Power Systems CDT. This is an opportunity to work on an exciting and growing large-scale project. This role will be based at our Edinburgh Site and you will be joining a team with a rich heritage in Engineering, as part of Leonardo’s 100 years’ experience of pioneering development. This role will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver the project, working in a in a highly collaborative environment. The PEL will provide the engineering leadership, in close partnership with the Project Engineering Manager, and Chief Engineer, to identify, develop, deliver and support technical solutions. The PEL is responsible for providing engineering leadership to a multi-disciplinary engineering team throughout the project lifecycle to deliver the project’s plan on time, in budget and to quality standards. This will include ensuring that lifecycle reviews are held, that reporting mechanisms are in place, that a high level of motivation is maintained within the team and ensuring a consistently high level of performance is achieved by the team. The successful candidate will ensure the engineering team delivers the "best value" solution compliant with the customer's technical and budgetary requirements as well as all contractual, safety and legislative standards. The Project Engineering Lead for the AESA and Power Core Delivery Team will: Produce effective, efficient and realistic plans to deliver the solution, working closely and effectively with all stakeholders. Ensure effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management processes, including design & gate reviews. Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification with the System Design Authority. Validate and meet targets for the development of design maturity. Deliver all engineering aspects of the monthly Project Performance Reviews. Promote streamlined ways of working across the engineering lifecycle in order to be competitive, ensuring re-use and modularity across proposed solutions. Establish and maintain good lines of communication across the Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) and upwards to the IPT lead and Engineering Leadership, managing and communicating any issues to senior management. Support the management of suppliers and project make-or-buy decisions. Control project configuration and change management Work closely with the Engineering team and Project Manager to resolve technical or programme conflicts. Ensure that the design rationale is fully documented. What you’ll bring Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Demonstrated broad and deep experience with designing, developing and testing electronic, Radio Frequency (RF) and power systems. Knowledge of a typical Engineering lifecycle process and business processes. The ability to produce clear concise engineering documentation, with good written and verbal communication skills. Good schedule and budget control. Experience communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple sites. Strong leadership competency whilst demonstrating team working skills. A willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas It would be nice if you had: Extensive experience leading teams that have integrated systems and sub-systems together. Experience of working within the areas of Radar, EO/IR and/or Communications. Experience leading teams developing integrated solutions for airborne environments. Experience working with system design/system architecture. Achieved Chartered Engineer status or similar. 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 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! #LI-HB1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Do you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, getting close to the product, and seeing the direct impact of your decisions? We are looking for Production Support Electronic Engineers to join our expanding Surveillance Radar engineering team in Edinburgh and we are interested in applicants with a range of hardware experience levels, to be Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineers. We welcome applicants from Engineer through to Principal Engineer level, with the level of appointment matched to your experience, technical depth and leadership capability. All of these roles are based at Leonardo’s Edinburgh site. Due to the nature of the work, the roles are expected to be primarily site-based, typically around 4 to 5 days per week working at the Edinburgh site, although this may ebb and flow depending on the tasks, investigations, test campaigns and project needs. You will support the production and sustainment of Leonardo’s Osprey and Seaspray Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Airborne Surveillance Radar products, working on complex hardware across multiple radar variants and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). This is not a narrow production support role. You will be involved in fault investigation, product upgrades, design changes, test improvement, qualification testing, obsolescence resolution and defect reduction. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functionally with Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Firmware and Test Engineering, as well as Supply Chain, Quality and Project Management. This is a great opportunity to join a growing business area, work with technically challenging products, and be part of a supportive team with strong autonomy, technical breadth and development opportunities. What you’ll bring We are looking for engineers who are pragmatic, technically curious and comfortable working close to the product. You will bring: A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronics, Hardware Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline. Experience solving technical problems in a structured and evidence-based way. Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills. The ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner. A practical understanding of complex hardware products, production test, design verification or product sustainment. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams. A proactive, self-starting approach and the tenacity to drive problems through to resolution. It would be nice if you had Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial: Production support, product support, sustainment engineering or manufacturing engineering support. Radar, RF, microwave, high-speed digital, analogue electronics or complex electro-mechanical systems, firmware, software or embedded systems interfaces. RF experience is valuable, but we are equally interested in engineers with strong diagnostic instincts, production awareness and a track record of solving difficult technical problems. AESA radar products or airborne surveillance systems. Automatic test equipment, production test systems, diagnostics or test coverage improvement. Root cause analysis methods and corrective action processes. Design change, configuration control or engineering change processes. Component obsolescence assessment and alternative component/material evaluation. Environmental or qualification testing, such as thermal, vibration, EMC, or testing to RTCA DO-160 or similar standards. Experience supporting products through production ramp-up, maturity improvement, defect reduction or long-term sustainment. 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 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! #LI-HB1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Do you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, getting close to the product, and seeing the direct impact of your decisions? We are looking for an experienced Production Support Electronics Engineer to join the Electronics team in Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector in Edinburgh and we are interested in applicants with a range of hardware experience levels, to be an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineers, with the level of appointment matched to your experience, technical depth and leadership capability. All of these roles are based at Leonardo’s Edinburgh site. Due to the nature of the work, the roles are expected to be primarily site-based, typically around 3 to 5 days per week working at the Edinburgh site, although this may ebb and flow depending on the tasks, investigations, test campaigns and project needs. Advanced Targeting is an area that has a number of significant growth opportunities due to a strong pipeline of work. This position looking to fill a vacancy on the Electro-Optics Product Support Team which is responsible for new product introduction (NPI) as well as providing technical assistance and troubleshooting for our world-class laser and infra-red countermeasure products. This is not a narrow production support role. You will be involved in fault investigation, product upgrades, design changes, test improvement, qualification testing, obsolescence resolution and defect reduction. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functionally with Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Firmware and Test Engineering, as well as Supply Chain, Quality and Project Management. The role involves diagnosing hardware issues, handling customer queries and collaborating with internal teams to maintain and improve product quality. You will work closely alongside our Quality, Design and Manufacturing groups, as well as developing close collaborative relationships with our key supply chain partners. The ideal candidate should possess solid knowledge of electronics, problem-solving skills, and experience in technical support roles. As a Senior or Principal Production Support Electronic Engineer you will: Analyse and diagnose electronics failures on our laser products, identifying root cause and recommending corrective action. Manage escalation of critical pattern faults to ensure timely resolution. Liaise with design teams and other engineering disciplines to resolve complex issues that require cross-functional input. Provide detailed reports to management and customers on problem resolution efforts. Manage any emerging component obsolescence issues. Work alongside our supply chain to ensure smooth transition to rate production for new laser products (NPI). Liaise with supply chain to support them in resolving emerging circuit board production issues. Ensure that our supply chain have robust and effective board-level test solutions. Provide feedback on product manufacturability, testability and cost reduction and other potential improvements based on field data. You will receive technical and personal developmental support from recognised industry experts in the fields on electro-optics and defence avionics. Training will be delivered via a combination of on-the-job experience working alongside subject matter experts with many decades of experience, plus additional formal technical training delivered via taught courses depending on the business needs. What you’ll bring We are looking for engineers who are pragmatic, technically curious and comfortable working close to the product. You will bring: A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronics, Hardware Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline. Good understanding of electronic circuits, and awareness of PCB manufacturing processes. Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills and de-bugging of analogue, digital and power circuits. Good practical laboratory skills, including operation of standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies). Strong team-working and interpersonal skills are essential. The ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner. A practical understanding of complex hardware products, production test, design verification or product sustainment. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams. A proactive, self-starting approach and the tenacity to drive problems through to resolution. It would be nice if you had Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial: Experience with any of the following technologies: Military Avionics, Electro-Optics, Lasers, Power Electronics. Familiarity or experience with FRACAS, RCCA, Five Why’s, FMEA. Knowledge of electronics manufacturing standards, e.g. IPC-A-610. Knowledge of product configuration management tools. Awareness of electronic manufacturing processes. Experience with Siemens Xpedition, or similar ECAD toolsets. Automatic test equipment, production test systems, diagnostics or test coverage improvement. 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 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! #LI-HB1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Description: Are you an experienced Mission Data Programmer looking to advance your career within Electronic Warfare? Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Senior/Principal Systems Engineer to join our Integrated Mission Solutions team at our modern Lincoln site. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering Defensive Aid Mission Data —critical to enhancing aircraft survivability within the defence sector. You’ll lead full lifecycle systems engineering activities, from requirements elicitation and detailed design through to test, verification, and acceptance. Working within an Agile development framework , you’ll collaborate closely with end-users and stakeholders to ensure mission data solutions meet complex operational needs. Key responsibilities: Develop and apply systems engineering best practices across the full lifecycle. Interpret radar emitter data and collaborate with EW specialists to refine requirements. Support MDS production, verification, and validation to demonstrate compliance. Produce technical documentation and present at engineering gate reviews. Act as a focal point for MDS process adherence and team development. Travel occasionally in the UK and overseas to engage with customers and partners. What You’ll Bring Extensive experience in Operational MDS design and development . Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) and RF signal propagation. Proven knowledge of passive/active EW sensor systems and emitter identification methods. Experience conducting engineering gate reviews and producing traceable test evidence . Familiarity with JEWOSC/ MSC tool sets, data, and processes . Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Desirable Experience with the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System . Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements tools. Experience supporting military end-users or developing desktop software toolsets . 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), along with an additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV), including 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 . Due to the nature of the work and its connections to UK Defence strategy, applicants must have five years UK Residency and hold a UK Passport. Salary Range: £45,000 to £70,000 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. 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 available. 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. #LI-JH1 Primary Location: GB - Lincoln Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Are you an engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and supporting cutting-edge defence technology throughout its operational lifecycle? We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Support Engineer to join our highly skilled team within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) Line of Business, providing vital technical support for some of the world's most advanced Fast Jet Radar systems, including TNR, Captor-M and Captor-E. In this role, you will become a key part of a specialist team responsible for delivering back-office technical support to customers and stakeholders across multiple radar products. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and operational teams, you will investigate technical issues, provide expert product knowledge, and help ensure our systems continue to perform in demanding operational environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to broaden their technical expertise, develop their career within product support, and gain exposure to leading-edge aerospace and defence technologies. What you will do as a Product Support Engineer As a Product Support Engineer, you'll play an important role in ensuring our advanced radar systems continue to deliver exceptional performance throughout their operational life. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the product lifecycle while building valuable skills in engineering analysis, reliability, customer support and stakeholder management. You'll have the opportunity to: Work with experienced engineers to investigate product performance and support continuous improvement activities. Analyse real-world operational data to identify trends and help improve system reliability. Learn how reliability measures such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) are used to support engineering decisions. Collaborate with design, quality, logistics and export control teams, gaining exposure to different areas of the business. Support the management of product repairs and spares to help keep critical systems operational. Contribute to Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities, applying engineering and analytical techniques to solve problems. Help understand customer requirements and support the development of future support solutions for next-generation technologies. Present findings and performance data to project teams and stakeholders. Our Edinburgh site is recognised globally for designing and manufacturing advanced radar, laser and infrared countermeasure systems used on some of the most sophisticated defence platforms in operation today. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to balance time on-site with remote working where business needs allow. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists who are passionate about innovation and eager to support your development. You'll gain exposure to real-world engineering challenges, collaborate across multiple disciplines, and contribute to products that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. We believe great careers are built through continuous learning. That's why we invest heavily in training, mentoring and professional development, giving you the tools and support to expand your technical expertise, take on new challenges and shape your future career. From day one, you'll be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and develop the skills needed to become the next generation of engineering talent. As part of a geographically diverse team, you'll also have opportunities to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally to support customer and team meetings. This provides valuable exposure to different projects, technologies and stakeholders while helping you build your professional network across the wider Leonardo organisation. What you’ll bring Degree in a relevant Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Data-focused discipline, or equivalent experience. Experience working in the defence industry or applying Supportability Engineering principles, standards and methodologies. Experience providing front-line technical or product support. Strong analytical skills with experience of gathering, interpreting and presenting complex data to support decision-making. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, trend identification, reporting and visualisation. Experience using Power BI to create dashboards, reports and actionable insights from large datasets. Ability to analyse reliability and maintainability data, identify trends and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex concepts, insights and strategies in a clear and engaging way. Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across a range of organisations, disciplines, cultures and seniority levels. Self-motivated with a natural curiosity, a strong aptitude for problem-solving and the determination to drive challenging issues through to resolution. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment. Nice to Have Experience working with Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS). Knowledge of reliability and maintainability analysis techniques, including MTBF and MTTR. Experience working with engineering or supportability datasets within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries. 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 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 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. 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! #LI-AP1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a skilled team in a time of significant growth in an AESA Radar sector, based in either our Edinburgh or Newcastle offices? 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 across Edinburgh and Newcastle, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems with a rich heritage in engineering, with 100 years of pioneering development. The Secretary of State for Defence announced the UK European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 production contract during a visit to Leonardo Edinburgh in January 2026. We have an exciting opportunity to join the ECRS Mk2 programme at an early stage of its lifecycle. Based in either Edinburgh or Newcastle, you will have the opportunity to influence the successful delivery of equipment to the end user. We are seeking a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for maturing cutting-edge PCB/PCA designs in the supply chain supporting the ECRS Mk2 Programme. Reporting directly to the Project Engineering Manager, this role will provide technical and operational leadership across Leonardo and strategic suppliers to improve manufacturing capability, yield, quality, throughput and production readiness. As the PEL for the Supply Chain Improvement Team you will : Lead the ECRS Mk2 Supply Chain Improvement Team, providing direction, prioritisation and governance across supplier improvement, manufacturing maturity and industrialisation activities. Establish and deliver a strategy for improving supplier quality, yield, throughput, lead time and production readiness. Act as the primary engineering interface between Leonardo, strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders advising of improvements to design to aid manufacturing quality, schedule & cost Drive root cause investigations and robust corrective and preventive actions. Lead regular supplier performance reviews focused on yield, quality, capacity and schedule adherence. Conduct supplier assessments, technical reviews and manufacturing readiness evaluations. Provide engineering leadership for manufacturing non-conformities and quality issues. Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and Programme teams. Drive Design for Manufacture (DfM), Design for Assembly (DfA) and industrialisation best practice. Provide regular updates to the Project Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, Programme Leadership Team and Head of Programmes. What you’ll bring Degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Physics or equivalent technical discipline. Experience of leading engineering teams or complex manufacturing, industrialization, NPI or supply chain work packages. Experience working with suppliers to improve quality, delivery and manufacturing capability. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Experience leading supplier reviews, audits or performance improvement activities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to provide structure, focus and momentum within a challenging delivery environment. 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 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! #LI-HB1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · RAF Coningsby, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your impact Leonardo are looking to employ a Support Engineer at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire as part of the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business. This job involves being part of the wider Leonardo engineering team, the work will be varied and will involve working with a large number of internal and external stakeholders, but the primary focus will be working as a multi-skilled Field Service Representative (FSR) providing direct support to the UK Typhoon Force based at RAFs Coningsby and Lossiemouth, including supporting Typhoon Force when their assets are deployed. RAF Coningsby will your contractual location, but temporary working in the UK and overseas will be required to support Leonardo’s wider business needs. Examples of how you will support the CS3 line of business will include: Being a Captor Radar and Praetorian DASS focal point for UK MoD and industry customers Assisting customers with technical and logistic issues across multiple regulatory environments Understanding and managing operational priorities Ensuring, whenever possible, assets are kept ‘on wing’ Working to reduce the number of No Fault Founds (NFFs) Supporting trials and development work Supporting the Typhoon Part 145 on and off-aircraft environments Supporting the Typhoon Part M environment Supporting Leonardo back office functions Building and maintaining good working relationships with: The UK MoD BAE Systems Internal stakeholders Other companies/agencies as required Maintaining individual and team currency by ensuring the following are up-to-date: Mandatory training Authorisations Deployability readiness (vaccinations, passports, visas, etc) Supporting wider Leonardo UK business interests as reasonably required, in line with the Engineering Job Family Framework (JFF) and relevant Engineering Competency Framework. Supporting non-UK Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft and/or customers in the UK and overseas Willingness to develop knowledge and expertise in other systems if/when support contract evolves, i.e. in addition to Radar and DASS Specialist Captor Radar and Praetorian DASS training will be provided What you’ll bring A full UK driving licence (Category B) The ability to work shifts (typically a week of day shift followed by week of back shift) Experience working with aircraft and/or in an aircraft maintenance environment The ability to occasionally work away from RAF Coningsby, including overseas A level of fitness/health that would enable passing company pre-overseas travel medical checks A willingness to be vaccinated to facilitate overseas travel in accordance with MoD requirements; whilst not always required as examples vaccinations could include: Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE), Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis (Hep) A, Hep B, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever It is highly desirable that you have: Experience working within an airworthiness environment Experience of Captor Radar Experience of Praetorian DASS Eurofighter Typhoon on-aircraft experience Experience of Radar Experience of Electronic Warfare HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent Experience working at offsite locations, i.e. remote from back office/main site support These are not exhaustive lists, the most important skills are often 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) apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC). 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: Because this role involves shift working at a customer site options for flexible / hybrid working are limited. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. 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. 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! #LI-AP1 Seniority: Primary Location: GB - RAF Coningsby Additional Locations: Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your Impact At Leonardo, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Through‑Life Services for the UK’s next‑generation combat aircraft. Step into a position where your System engineering expertise and collaborative mindset will directly influence the future of UK defence capability. As part of a dynamic and highly integrated team, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative Through‑Life Service solutions, working at the forefront of a cutting‑edge combat air programme. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering specialists, international industry partners and wider stakeholders to influence early support design decisions, shape advanced support concepts, and deliver sustainable, high‑value solutions that will underpin front‑line operations for decades to come. If you thrive on complex challenges, value deep collaboration and want your work to have tangible operational impact, this is where you can truly make a difference. What you’ll do as a Senior Systems Engineer Identify and engage a complete set of stakeholders for the Through‑Life Services (TLS) element of the programme, and support the development of an effective stakeholder engagement and communication strategy. Elicit, analyse and mature stakeholder needs—prioritising, balancing and trading off interests and influence to define optimal capability solutions. Contribute to the creation of concepts and architectures for the Through‑Life Support solution, collaborating closely with product design teams and functional SMEs (e.g., supportability, obsolescence, data). Conduct system functional analysis, modelling and architecture development/refinement as required. Ensure effective application of appropriate tools and techniques for problem definition within the team. Support the definition and establishment of Use Cases to inform Functional Analysis and help derive the logical architecture of the solution. Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment between the TLS architecture and wider programme elements. Identify and escalate emerging issues, contribute to risk assessment activities, and help shape mitigation strategies and opportunity exploitation. Coordinate multi‑stakeholder inputs and deliver clear, high‑quality reports and presentations for customers and industry partners. Build and maintain strong relationships across and beyond the line of business, actively promoting best practice adoption What you'll bring Experience capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to guide the development of service solutions suitable for future operational environments. Experience applying Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches to develop service and product system architectures in response to stakeholder requirements. Experience generating Use Cases and conducting Functional Analysis to support requirements refinement and validation. Experience managing requirements and maintaining traceability throughout the engineering lifecycle. A solid understanding of the engineering lifecycle and how early technical decisions impact later development and support phases. The ability to balance competing needs and constraints using structured methods such as trade studies. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence, communicate effectively and adapt to changing programme demands. The ability to work confidently with internal and external stakeholders across diverse organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority. A commitment to maintaining engineering best practice, including seeking insight from academia, industry benchmarks and wider external sources. The ability to explore and articulate the problem space objectively, without bias toward predetermined solutions. An appreciation of how systems integrate into a broader capability enterprise—such as system‑of‑systems relationships and dependencies on personnel, training and infrastructure. A self‑motivated mindset with strong problem‑solving skills and the drive to take complex issues through to resolution. 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: Senior Engineer £45,000 to £55,000 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! #LI-JH1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Luton - Cap. Green 300, United Kingdom

Job Description: Your Impact Are you an experienced Systems Engineering leader, able to guide large teams? Are you passionate about Systems Engineering? Are you able to coach and develop the Systems Engineers of the future? The Chief Systems Engineer acts as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and ensures our Systems Engineering capability trends in a positive direction. The role will provide a clear point of contact on Systems Engineering capability for the Sector Head of Engineering Projects, Sector Chief Engineer and the Head of Systems Engineering. What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. A diverse product portfolio of airborne RF sensing technologies, with each programme at a different stage in its development lifecycle. Given this complexity, it requires each programme to connect with the “Art of Systems Engineering” to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time. The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and expertise to ensure: Our systems engineering team define the problem completely Our teams reuse techniques and artefacts across the portfolio of projects Our teams manage complexity through architecting our systems well Our teams predict and mitigate emergent behaviours when operating at a system or system of systems level Our projects create and enact the correct verification and validation strategy As a Chief Systems Engineer, you will influence each product, its technical direction and our customers’ satisfaction. We are looking for someone passionate about our products, with a systems-thinking approach and proven experience of forming and leading high performing teams. You will thrive in dynamic environments, with the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure and set a clear technical vision for the team. Given the nature of the work at this level we are able to offer custom working, however some on-site working is expected. What you’ll do As the Chief Systems Engineer, you will: Act as the point of contact for all things Systems Engineering to the Sector Chief Engineer, Head of Systems Engineering and Head of Engineering Projects Be a coach in the art of systems engineering Provide expertise and guidance to ensure our engineers define the problem completely Ensure programmes capture the views and needs of all our stakeholders, covering the full lifecycle and different stakeholder types, including bridging the gap between Engineering and Capability Ensure the right concepting, modelling and simulation techniques are used to identify and mitigate emergent properties Champion Design for Excellence (DfX) concepts for Systems Engineering Provide expertise and guidance on System Architecting and System Synthesis concepts Promote and provide guidance and expertise on “System of Systems Engineering” Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance, supporting Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities related to systems engineering such as bids, design reviews and audits Champion innovative approaches and modern techniques across the full lifecycle Hold quarterly threat and mitigation reviews across the sector Represent Leonardo within Systems Engineering bodies and groups of interest, such as INCOSE Identify trends across your sector, capturing and sharing lessons learned to improve the quality and efficiency of future work Provide the right metrics to capture improvements and opportunities Own and drive a sector 6 month improvement plan aligned with the needs of the LoB and Systems Engineering improvement plan Work with the Systems People & Capability Lead and project stakeholders to optimise the skills and capability profile across the sector Enable and optimise collaboration across engineering disciplines Deliver an agile approach to systems engineering, building a culture of experimentation and failing fast. Understand what lies beyond our black boxes, promoting how digital technologies can be used to improve our systems approach Champion Human Factors Integration approaches Collaborate with your peers in similar roles across the UK to promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering Identify and develop your own Systems Engineering specialism, becoming a recognised expert across the EW LoB / Electronics division Progression This is a new senior leadership role within Systems Engineering, where we would expect you to progress into a Programme Chief Engineer, Head of Discipline, or Chief Technical Specialist role for Systems Engineering. In order to do this, you will explicitly identify and coach a small number of potential successors. What you'll bring Ideally, we are looking for a systems thinker, someone with: Experience in applying governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM process Experience in eliciting stakeholder expectations Experience in creating and defining architectures Experience in managing and collaborating with external stakeholders. Proven leadership and decision-making skills in a high complexity, dynamic environment at a senior level. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build trust and respect at different levels. Experience of integration, with an understanding of the resultant issues, cost and schedule implications, and potential mitigations. Tenacity and determination, with a desire to deliver outputs and results. 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: Chief Engineer £70,000 to £95,000 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. Company Benefits: 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. To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits 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. #LI-JH1 Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Additional Locations: GB - Lincoln Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid