Lead Systems Engineer (BLOS)

Leonardo SpA; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to serve as Design Authority for a SATCOM communications subsystem. This exciting role involves overseeing complex systems that integrate antennas, RF and digital electronics, firmware, and software. You will collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring product compliance and integrity while leading a talented team. With a focus on innovation and technical excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the defense electronics sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility, employee wellbeing, and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme

Up to 45 Days Holiday

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Online Courses

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Authority or similar role.
• Good technical understanding of antennas and RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to define technical solutions.
• Develop test plans and oversee testing activities.
• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Design Authority

RF sensor systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical understanding of antennas

Education

Degree in Engineering, Maths, or Science

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to take on the role of Design Authority for the delivery of a SATCOM communications subsystem.

This role is within the Comms & Force Protection (C&FP) business group and will focus on delivering a complex system involving antennas, RF and digital electronics, firmware, and software.

About the Role

As Lead Systems Engineer you will work alongside the Systems Design Authority as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products. The Design Authority will need to be a talented and experienced engineer, familiar with working on complex RF electronic sensor systems.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Represent (supported by Subject Matter Experts) the company when engaging with customers to define the technical solution.
2. Maintain independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company procedures are adhered to.
3. Meet technical requirements through all phases of design and integration.
4. Develop test plans, specifications, and procedures and oversee testing activities.
5. Responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity.
6. Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders.
7. Lead, guide, and mentor the multi-disciplinary team.
8. Liaise and cooperate with the Project Managers, Project Engineering Managers/Leads and other Design Authorities to resolve technical, project, or resource conflicts.

About You

You will have proven experience as a Design Authority (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes:

1. Degree qualification in Engineering, Maths, or Science subject or equivalent experience.
2. Proven experience and good technical understanding of antennas and RF based sensor systems, ideally within the SATCOM domain.
3. Experience of design lifecycle; design, development, testing, integration, and acceptance.
4. The ability to analyze and specify system requirements.
5. Good problem-solving ability.
6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
7. Commercially aware.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The following experience/skills are very desirable:

1. Experience of working in the defense electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.
2. Experience of working with UK MOD (e.g. RAF, DSTL, DE&S)
3. An understanding of the deployment of airborne military platforms, systems and operation within the enterprise environment.
4. An understanding of radar-guided surface-to-air missile systems, and other radar-based threats.
5. Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution.

What we Offer

A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award winning benefits package that includes:

1. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
2. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
3. Holidays: Up to 45 days holiday! ...25 days, plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
4. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total contribution)
5. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
6. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
7. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
8. Bonus Scheme

Primary Location:
GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid