Lead Capability Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Capability Engineer to support the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. This role involves aligning technical capabilities with project requirements, identifying gaps, and collaborating with stakeholders across government and industry. You'll conduct technology assessments, facilitate reviews, and support test and evaluation activities. With a flexible working environment and opportunities for travel, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, a lifestyle allowance, and professional development support. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in the defence sector.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Green Car Scheme

Annual Lifestyle Allowance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Pension Contributions

Wellbeing Support

Online Training via Coursera

Management Bonuses

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in the defence industry.
• Proven ability to build relationships with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Align FCAS requirements with technical capabilities across partners.
• Identify capability gaps and propose solutions.
• Support certification processes and technical reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Requirements Definition

Technology Roadmapping

Horizon Scanning

Education

Degree in Defence Industry

Equivalent Experience

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled individual to provide technical support for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project. Working within the Capability Team, you will support FCAS Concepting, Assessment, and Technology Portfolio efforts.

Your responsibilities will include aligning FCAS requirements with technical capabilities across Leonardo UK and industry partners, identifying capability gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting certification processes.

The role involves liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders within the organization and externally, including MoD, Dstl, and FCAS industry partners.

Leonardo offers a flexible working environment, allowing the role to be based at any UK site with occasional UK and international travel.

Key Responsibilities as a Capability Engineer

• Ensure alignment between Concepting and Technology Capability pillars within FCAS-AP and FCAS TI/Team TEMPEST, working closely with senior leaders.
• Identify and explore capability gaps, define technical requirements, and support the development of technology roadmaps and stakeholder reviews.
• Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and provide assessment and recommendations for technology insertion.
• Facilitate technical reviews for internal and external stakeholders, including MoD.
• Support Tri-national Test and Evaluation activities, including planning and analysis.
• Collaborate with national and international FCAS/GCAP stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience in the defence industry, with a proven ability to build relationships with project stakeholders across government and industry. Experience in early-stage concepting or technology development is beneficial. Knowledge of sensor and communication system testing and evaluation is advantageous. Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop optimal solutions is essential.

Security Clearance

Details regarding security clearance requirements.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo provides a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours. Benefits include private healthcare, dental schemes, workplace ISA, green car scheme, and a £500 annual lifestyle allowance. Employees enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension contributions up to 10%, wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, online training via Coursera, referral incentives, and management bonuses.