Principal Defence Systems Engineer — Hybrid (Bristol)

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-days

Pension

Mental health

Bonus scheme

Online Courses

Hybrid work

Job summary

Leonardo in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a team focused on developing and validating complex military systems. The role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines, coordinating with suppliers and users, and refining system-level requirements and designs.

The successful candidate will have a science-based honours degree and seek electronic warfare domain knowledge. A strong emphasis on lifecycle processes and a willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• Science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience.
• Desire to gain electronic warfare domain knowledge.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle phases (definition, requirements, architecture, integration, verification).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on system and sub-system development.
• Develop and refine system-level requirements and designs.
• Coordinate with suppliers, integrators, and users across the UK.
• Mentor and coach other engineers; lead technical activities when possible.

Skills

Systems engineering lifecycle

Problem definition

Integration & testing

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Science-based Honours degree

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Leonardo in the UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to join a team focused on developing and validating complex military systems. The role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines, coordinating with suppliers and users, and refining system-level requirements and designs.

The successful candidate will have a science-based honours degree and seek electronic warfare domain knowledge. A strong emphasis on lifecycle processes and a willingness to learn is essential.