Leonardo · Luton - Cap. Green 300, United Kingdom

Job Description: Do you love solving complex problems? Thrive in a collaborative environment? Want to make an impact with cutting-edge technology? Join us as a Lead Systems Engineer and work on real-world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology. If you have applied engineering experience and a systems-thinking mindset, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert in a specific area or have broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle, your skills matter. Your Impact Protecting RAF aircraft like Typhoon and Apache Advancing next-gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP Developing future electronic warfare systems Harnessing AI/ML to unlock intelligence from vast data What you'll bring Systems Engineering (e.g. problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation) Domain Expertise (e.g. digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi-sensor fusion, electronic warfare) Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions What you’ll do Defining and developing system requirements Leading concept studies and system trade-offs Prototyping new technologies Solving integration challenges and testing solutions Working with industry partners and sharing knowledge 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: Lead Engineer £67,000 to £81,000 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. #LI-JH1 Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: £59,500 to £75,000 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. Your Impact The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, planning, and execution of systems engineering activities across a programme or major project. The role ensures that customer and stakeholder needs are translated into a coherent, balanced and verifiable system solution that is can be delivered to time, cost, and quality. This role works closely with the Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) for Functional Delivery. Working closely with the SEM and other internal stakeholders, the Lead System Engineer ensures systems engineering processes, tools, and governance are effectively applied throughout the lifecycle to deliver a technically robust, verifiable, and certifiable radar system in compliance with applicable standards, and in accordance with agreed project milestones and KPIs. What you’ll do Technical Leadership Provide overall technical leadership for systems engineering activities across the assigned scope of your project. Lead the model-based systems engineering activities across the GCAP IPT, instilling good practice and improving tool knowledge and application across the systems engineering team. As part of the international Joint Systems Team, become the MBSE point of contact with the international working groups. Process & Governance Support engineering design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) and ongoing Maturity Based Reviews – ensuring the production of all required artefacts. Maintain configuration control of requirements, models, and verification evidence via tools such as CAMEO, DOORS and TCU. Administration of MBSE and account management. In conjunction with the Chief System Engineer and Systems Engineering Manager, define and monitor metrics for systems engineering maturity, requirements stability, and verification coverage. Programme Delivery Ensure project outputs meet the expected quality, schedule and budget. Provide support to the definition and planning of verification and validation activities, including integration and acceptance. Work with specialists (such as safety and security) to co-ordinate their input to the main project. Contribute to risk management — identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks within the SE domain. Technical Coordination Interface closely with: Chief Systems Engineer / Systems Architects – to align on architecture, interfaces, and performance budgets. Software, Firmware, Test Equipment, Hardware and Safety Leads – to ensure coherent system definition and integration. What you’ll bring Strong experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle. Knowledge of MBSE approaches and tools (e.g. SysML, Cameo, DOORS). Proven capability leading system definition, requirements, and verification. Experience working in complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering environments. Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to varied stakeholders. Experience of design reviews, trade studies, and technical governance. 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-RD1 Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite

Leonardo · Darmstadt - Europahaus, Germany

Job Description: You’ve reached the final third of your professional career and are now looking to make a lasting impact by sharing your knowledge and experience? You thrive in complex, interdisciplinary environments and remain calm in challenging situations? You’re more interested in creating value and supporting others than climbing the next rung on the corporate ladder? If you define your success by the influence you have and the people you mentor – rather than job titles – then this role is for you. Your Mission You will become a key member of our Competence Centre for System-level Engineering and take on a pivotal role: Define and evolve system architectures for end-to-end ground infrastructure in space, defence and aviation domains – from satellite control systems to secure communications platforms and complex mission operations environments, including e.g. operations concept, system budgets, system level architecture, interface management, network architecture, security, hardware sizing and RAMS analysis. Take a technical leadership in complex system-level projects preparation and execution Perform the role of system engineering advisor and liaison in interdisciplinary development project. Mentor and coach younger engineers within the team, foster knowledge transfer, and actively contribute to architectural reviews and pair design sessions. Help shape and standardize reusable architecture approaches across projects. What You Bring At least 20 years of professional experience in system engineering/architecture/integration, ideally with a focus on satellite ground segment and/or mission-critical systems. Strong knowledge of System-of-Systems architecture, System Engineering approaches (e.g. MBSE), and Enterprise Architecture frameworks. Experience in international projects, ideally within the ESA/DLR/EUMETSAT ecosystem. A passion for mentorship, coaching, and sharing best practices. Excellent communication skills – fluency in English is required. What We Offer A meaningful senior-level role with technical influence – without pressure for vertical career development. A chance to help build up the Competence Centre in a meaningful and strategic way. A high-calibre, collaborative team that values your expertise. Flexible working models and a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and lifelong learning. Seniority: Master Primary Location: DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Hybrid