Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense technology company in Luton is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to design complex electronic test systems. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW and TestStand, along with a strong background in electronic technologies. The role offers a hybrid working model, opportunities for continuous learning, and collaboration with a large team of professionals.

Benefits

Advanced Technology

Continuous Learning

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Good understanding of systems/software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience in defence electronics sector preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership in a professional engineering institution is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for complex electronic test systems.
• Develop test solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Collaborate with a team and provide leadership in projects.

Skills

Good understanding of electronic technologies (dc to light)

Experience with external suppliers

Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand

Problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Strong leadership and teamwork

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Job Description

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Test Solutions Engineer on a permanent basis at our modern and purpose-built Luton (Capability Green) site. The Principal Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions. The Principal Test Solutions Engineer will have hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle. Requirements capture for Test Solutions or main product would be a huge benefit.

This Principal Test Solutions Engineer role is within Combat Air business group, and will be supporting the production test solution capability enhancement of the Test Solutions of the following products:

• Praetorian DASS
• At LRI and SRI levels

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit the UK government site for security vetting and clearance levels.

What you will do

• As a Principal Test Solutions Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs that work to beyond 40GHz, and help form the complex electronic test systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements.
• The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to test solution development.
• This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical review

What we’re looking for

• You really must have: Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light or a good understand of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience of working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages.
• Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Good problem-solving ability
• Good schedule and budget control
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially aware
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills
• Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process.

• It would be nice if you had: Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM
• Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.

Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution.

What you will get

• Advanced Technology: Ability to contribute to the development of market-leading technology and product development, providing advanced capability and protection to air platforms.
• EW Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain; technology, performance, and operational capabilities – the learning potential is limitless!
• Continuous Learning: Whether it’s EW, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring.
• Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
• Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK.

EW Heritage: We are proud of our rich heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW), with 100 years of pioneering EW development. Today we’re providing the latest advances in RF technology and enabling our customers to keep pace with an evolving EW environment.

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid