Lead Defence Systems Engineer - Integration

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Modular Integrated Protection Systems team in Basildon. You will work on complex hardware and software systems, delivering robust solutions that meet customer requirements on time and within budget.

You will lead integration efforts across INBOARD/OUTBOARD equipment, support V&V activities and participate in Customer Acceptance before delivery, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimise architectures and

Qualifications

• Experience applying governance on Systems Engineering LCM processes.
• Experience in delivering artefacts within Integrated Project Teams.
• Strong stakeholder collaboration and systems integration support.
• Experience in Radar/EO/Vehicle integration or related fields.
• Proven leadership in high-complexity environments.
• Excellent communication across levels and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop test and trials strategies; write and execute test procedures; document results.
• Support integration between Inboard/Outboard equipment and Leonardo systems.
• Assist broader Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification activities.
• Support Customer Acceptance activities prior to offsite delivery.

Skills

Systems governance

IC/TP integration

Stakeholder management

Systems integration support

Radar/EO/Vehicle integration

Leadership & decision making

Communication & collaboration

MBSE/MBD awareness

Networking/TSN knowledge

DDS Middleware knowledge

Tools

Cameo System Modeller

IBM Rational/Req/ Rhaposdy

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Modular Integrated Protection Systems team in Basildon. You will work on complex hardware and software systems, delivering robust solutions that meet customer requirements on time and within budget.

You will lead integration efforts across INBOARD/OUTBOARD equipment, support V&V activities and participate in Customer Acceptance before delivery, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to optimise architectures and