Electro-Optic Systems Engineer

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Financial advice

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Referral reward

Flexible benefits

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Leonardo is hiring an Electro-Optic Systems Engineer in Basildon, UK. This role involves integrating and testing electro-optic seeker prototypes and generating system requirements. Candidates should have an engineering or science degree with proven experience in electro-optic system development. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous leave, and a pension scheme with employer contribution. Additional benefits include mental health support and access to online courses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electro-optic system development and integration.
• Electronic engineering background with understanding of passive and active EO systems.
• Aspiration to move into a systems engineering role with mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and testing of EO seeker prototypes.
• Generate new seeker concepts and system requirements.
• Work with test engineers to characterize performance.

Skills

Electro-optic system development

Integration experience

Data analysis

Software development in MATLAB or Python

Education

Engineering or science-based Honours degree

Tools

Simulink

DOORS

Job description

Job Description

The Future Seekers Team is looking to recruit an Electro-Optic Systems Engineer. The team’s mandate is to rapidly develop and mature seeker technologies to prototype demonstrators (Technology Readiness Level 5). Technology development includes concept development, performance modelling, algorithm development, software, hardware and firmware development, and systems integration and testing.

Your impact

As an Electro-Optic Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration and testing of EO seeker prototypes, working with other disciplines. You will specify, develop, and contribute to system testing, liaison with experts in electronics, software, firmware, and mechanical engineering. The role may interest those from an applications background seeking research exposure and a more theoretical career.

Day‑to‑day duties

• Contribution to the generation of new seeker concepts
• Generation of system and subsystem requirements
• Work with test engineers to characterize performance
• Algorithm development and data analysis
• Trials activities

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in electro‑optic system development and integration. An engineering or science‑based Honours degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Electronic engineering background with understanding of passive and active EO systems. Systems engineering experience or aspiration to move into a systems engineering role with mentoring is desirable.

Essential specialisms

• Electronic engineering
• Electro‑optic systems

Desired skills and experience

• Experience on integration programmes, managing cost, schedule, and quality implications
• Experience in sensor performance modelling and image analysis
• Software development in MATLAB or Python
• Practitioner‑level ability using model‑driven engineering tools such as Simulink or DOORS (classic)
• Relevant experience in RF or EE sensor systems
• Understanding of complex weapons systems employment

Security clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which may include eligibility 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.

Benefits

• Time to recharge: generous leave with opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your future: 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.
• Rewarding performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Never stop learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through 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, discuss with us.

Location

GB - Basildon

Contract type

Permanent

Hybrid working

Hybrid