Lead Security Systems Engineer – Defence Tech (Hybrid)

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial reward through referral programme

Flexible benefits including healthcare and gym memberships

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Southampton is looking for a Principal/Lead Security Systems Engineer to be responsible for designing security-related functionalities for next-generation airborne communications systems. Candidates should have experience in military or civil communication systems and security protocols, as well as a graduate degree in a relevant field. This role offers the chance to work with international partners, and it provides generous leave, flexible working options, and an award-winning pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Experience in security protocols.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Management of system requirements.
• Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
• Modelling of security functionality.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation.

Skills

Experience in military and/or civil communication systems

Experience in security protocols

Ability to produce detailed technical reports

Education

Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Southampton is looking for a Principal/Lead Security Systems Engineer to be responsible for designing security-related functionalities for next-generation airborne communications systems. Candidates should have experience in military or civil communication systems and security protocols, as well as a graduate degree in a relevant field. This role offers the chance to work with international partners, and it provides generous leave, flexible working options, and an award-winning pension scheme.