Lead Supportability Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Lead Supportability Engineer to join their Supportability team. This role involves leading engineers, ensuring project success, and maintaining supportability for various products. Ideal candidates will have engineering leadership experience and a background in radar or electro-optical systems. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial rewards for referrals

Flexible spending on benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid options

Qualifications

• Experience of Engineering leadership.
• Previous history of Production and In-Service Support.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and FRACAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers working with our Advanced Targeting sector.
• Deliver an effective Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Ensure milestones are completed to schedule and budget.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Production and In-Service Support

Root Cause Analysis and FRACAS

Education

Honours degree in engineering or a science-based discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Lead Supportability Engineer to join our Supportability team. The Supportability Engineering discipline has a unique position within our business as it is involved in all the stages of a programme, from initial development, production, customer support and repairs, and eventually disposal. This role would suit someone with a background in Production Support, and Engineering Leadership, who is looking for a new challenge. We are looking to speak to experienced engineers with an understanding of radar or electro-optical systems.

What you’ll do

• Lead a team of engineers working with our Advanced Targeting sector to deliver Supportability Work Packages in support of Integrated Project Teams.
• Deliver an effective Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) in support of the Production and In-Service phases of the Product Life Cycle.
• Ensure milestones are completed to schedule and budget while ensuring technical quality.
• Provide expert input into the Life Cycle Management reviews of our Advanced Targeting products.

Working across the Advanced Targeting business area you will be actively involved in analysing, assessing, and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy, and performance of the current generation of Leonardo Infra-Red Countermeasure products.

What we need from you

• Experience of Engineering leadership
• Previous history of Production and In-Service Support
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and FRACAS
• Ideally, you will have an Honours degree in engineering or a science-based discipline, and you will have worked in industry, defence, or have other relevant experience.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements 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

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our 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, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid