Land CEMA Engineering Lead - Hybrid Defence Tech Impact

Hackajob Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Generous pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Learning: Coursera & LinkedIn Learning

Refer a friend reward

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo seeks talented Engineers Managers to join our Land Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) business. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and work across the full system lifecycle from requirements to in‑service support, delivering cutting‑edge defence capabilities.

The role offers hybrid working with busy projects tied to UK baselines and export opportunities. Security clearance is required; BPSS/SC screening applies.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in engineering or related science (essential).
• Proven track record leading multi‑discipline engineering teams and managing schedules/budgets.
• Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles and processes; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team and coordinate inputs to bids and proposals.
• Develop engineering plans, milestones and manage risks, interdependencies and progress.
• Review progress, adapt plans to mitigate cost, schedule or performance risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Lifecycle processes

Communication skills

EW experience

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Leonardo seeks talented Engineers Managers to join our Land Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) business. You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and work across the full system lifecycle from requirements to in‑service support, delivering cutting‑edge defence capabilities.

The role offers hybrid working with busy projects tied to UK baselines and export opportunities. Security clearance is required; BPSS/SC screening applies.