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A leading company in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to drive the development of innovative Mission Data Systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in systems engineering, stakeholder management, and a commitment to delivering robust engineering solutions within a collaborative team environment.
Job Description:
Your impact
Be a leader in the development of the next generation of Mission Data Systems. We are looking for Lead Systems Engineer to help develop future Mission systems to enable our airborne self-protection and counter measures equipment to continue to provide proven self-defence for drone, rotary and fixed-wing platforms operating in increasingly complex and hostile environments.
What you will do:
Work alongside key stakeholders to develop the system requirements and design
Liaise with parallel programmes to determine opportunities for reuse and savings
Lead and deliver the systemes engineering activities, closly related to ensure successful mission system product and system delivery
Closely collaborate with the software and specialty engineering teams to deliver the mission data systems
Develop and deliver engineering documents, reports and presentations for customers and industry partners
Manage the planning and execution of systems engineering work packages
Contribute to project planning, risk management and bidding/estimating activities
Coach and mentor less experienced systems engineers on their professional development paths
What you’ll bring
Talent and experience as a systems engineer, with hands-on experience of leading the development of engineering design projects through the engineering lifecycle managing a diverse set of stakeholder needs to achieve the desired outcomes.
Ideally, demonstrable experience in:
Problem Definition
Developing and delivering Software Systems through the whole lifecycle
Use of Model Based System Engineering (preferably using the CAMEO tool suite) in that system delivery
Stakeholder Management, both internal and external
Requirements engineering and management
Software system integration and verification
Experience of working with related specialisms such as safety, security, human factors etc to deliver robust systems
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.
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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300Contract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Hybrid