Lead Systems Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to tackle complex challenges in defense technology. This role involves defining system requirements, leading concept studies, and prototyping new technologies. You'll collaborate with experts to enhance safety, security, and reliability while contributing to the advancement of next-gen air combat systems. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and ready to take on real-world challenges, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holidays

Award-winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentives

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering with a focus on problem definition and architecture.
• Expertise in integration, verification, and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Defining and developing system requirements for defense technology.
• Leading concept studies and solving integration challenges.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Digital Signal Processing

RF Systems

AI/ML

Multi-Sensor Fusion

Electronic Warfare

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Job Description

Do you love solving complex problems? Thrive in a collaborative environment? Want to make an impact with cutting-edge technology?

Join us as a Lead Systems Engineer and work on real-world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology.

What We’re Looking For

If you have applied engineering experience and a systems-thinking mindset, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert in a specific area or have broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle, your skills matter.

We’re Interested In Experience With

• Systems Engineering (e.g., problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
• Domain Expertise (e.g., digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi-sensor fusion, electronic warfare)
• Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions

Where your work will make an Impact

You could contribute to:

• Protecting RAF aircraft like Typhoon and Apache
• Advancing next-gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP
• Developing future electronic warfare systems
• Harnessing AI/ML to unlock intelligence from vast data

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defining and developing system requirements
• Leading concept studies and system trade-offs
• Prototyping new technologies
• Solving integration challenges and testing solutions
• Working with industry partners and sharing knowledge

Life at Leonardo

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and accessibility.

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.

Company Funded Flexible Benefits

• Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups promoting diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, etc.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals
• Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information, visit UK Government Security Clearance Levels.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Engineering

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security