Lead Test Solutions Engineer – Defence RF Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to join the Praetorian DASS project. You will lead subcontracting of complex test solutions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure lifecycle design reviews are executed on time and within budget.

Required hands-on test solutions design experience across RF/electronic technologies, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams. Travel within the UK and Europe may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing complex test solutions for full life cycle.
• Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light and systems/Software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience of working with external supplies and outsourcing complex work packages.
• Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Good schedule and budget control.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
• Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain
• Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers
• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews
• Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget
• Support the management of Suppliers and project
• Make/Buy decisions as required
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence
• Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
• Concession management – ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted

Skills

Test solutions design

Leadership

Budget control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Leonardo UK in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to join the Praetorian DASS project. You will lead subcontracting of complex test solutions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure lifecycle design reviews are executed on time and within budget.

Required hands-on test solutions design experience across RF/electronic technologies, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams. Travel within the UK and Europe may be required.