Lead Test Equipment Engineer

leonardo company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Lead Test Equipment Engineer

Apply locations GB - Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0008301

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Are you interested in developing test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing test equipment for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced Lead Test Equipment Engineers to join our well-established test engineering community at our Edinburgh based site as well as in our brand new Newcastle office. You will help us continue our industry leading contribution to projects in our Radar, Advanced Targeting and Surveillance teams.

What you’ll do as a Lead Test Equipment Engineer:

• Own the creation and delivery of the technical solution within a defined work package area, ensuring that it meets all stakeholder requirements
• Establish and mature stakeholder needs, associating/attributing priority, interest, influence and trading-off needs to determine optimum capability to solve stakeholders’ problems
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure architecture alignment with other elements of the programme.
• Ensure the application of appropriate tools / techniques for test equipment design by the team, providing advice in own area of expertise
• Resolve emerging issues by proposing and driving through solutions, escalating more complex risks and supporting definition of opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside the line of business, actively seeking out opportunities and promoting a culture for adoption of best practice
• Develop, coach, mentor, teach, and upskill other engineers in the wider application of engineering.

We would like to hear from you if you have a combination of the following:

• Demonstrated experience of driving technical solution development within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in capturing and analysing stakeholder needs to help guide the development of solutions capable of meeting the needs of future operational environments
• Industry experience in the full design lifecycle
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands.
• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority, including managing relationships with customers and/or suppliers.
• Ability to maintain engineering best practice, including looking externally to sources such as academia or other industries
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance.

Life at Leonardo:

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible Working: 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 to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• 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)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid