Lead Systems Engineer – Defence Tech & AI/ML

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Learning & development

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd invites a Lead Systems Engineer to shape and deliver complex defence system solutions across the lifecycle, from requirements through verification. You will lead concept studies, manage trade-offs, prototype emerging technologies, and address integration challenges in collaboration with safety, security and reliability teams.

The role operates with hybrid working arrangements within the UK, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a performance‑driven environment that values

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering lifecycle including requirements, design, and validation.
• Domain expertise in digital signal processing, RF systems, or AI/ML.
• Collaboration with safety, security, and reliability teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop system requirements.
• Lead concept studies and system trade-offs.
• Prototype new technologies.
• Solve integration challenges and test solutions.
• Work with industry partners and share knowledge.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

AI/ML

RF systems

Multi-sensor fusion

Electronic warfare

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd invites a Lead Systems Engineer to shape and deliver complex defence system solutions across the lifecycle, from requirements through verification. You will lead concept studies, manage trade-offs, prototype emerging technologies, and address integration challenges in collaboration with safety, security and reliability teams.

The role operates with hybrid working arrangements within the UK, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a performance‑driven environment that values