Principal Systems Engineer - EO/IR Detector Systems

Leonardo; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Flexible benefits allowance

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer based in Southampton to lead the systems engineering for cutting-edge Electro-optic/InfraRed products. In this role, you will bridge the gap between theory and practical implementation, leading key aspects of product development with a strong focus on stakeholder management and communication.

This position supports flexible working arrangements alongside comprehensive employee benefits, including generous leave and an award-winning pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development teams delivering Engineering artefacts successfully.
• Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders.
• Motivated and determined with a desire to deliver outputs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance on the project.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver EO/IR equipment.
• Drive requirements capture, definition, development, and verification.

Skills

Systems engineering governance

Requirements capture and management

Excellent communication skills

Managing stakeholders

Proven decision-making skills

Education

PhD or postgraduate degree in electro-optics

Tools

Mathcad

MATLAB

Simulink

LabView

DOORS

Job description

Leonardo is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer based in Southampton to lead the systems engineering for cutting-edge Electro-optic/InfraRed products. In this role, you will bridge the gap between theory and practical implementation, leading key aspects of product development with a strong focus on stakeholder management and communication.

This position supports flexible working arrangements alongside comprehensive employee benefits, including generous leave and an award-winning pension scheme.