Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer for their Luton site. This permanent position involves designing complex test solutions for electronic technologies and requires teamwork alongside experts, contributing to market-leading technology in the defence sector.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Membership in a large UK-wide team

Qualifications

• Understanding of electronic technologies from DC to light.
• Experience working with external suppliers and outsourcing work packages.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs for complex electronic test systems operating beyond 40GHz.
• Engage in design, technical problem solving, and test solution development.
• Potential travel across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Membership in a professional engineering institution

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

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Principal Test Solutions Engineer, Luton

Client: Leonardo

Location: Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4170ab240798

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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 designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle. Requirements capture for Test Solutions or main product would be highly beneficial.

This role is within the Combat Air business group, supporting the enhancement of production test solution capabilities for products such as:

• Praetorian DASS
• At LRI and SRI levels

Security Clearance

Required

What you will do:

• Work with experts in their field to deliver designs that operate beyond 40GHz, forming complex electronic test systems to meet challenging customer requirements.
• Engage in design, technical problem solving, and test solution development.
• Potentially travel across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What we’re looking for:

You really must have:

• Understanding of electronic technologies from DC to light or a good understanding of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages.
• Extensive knowledge of NI LabVIEW & TestStand.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good schedule and budget management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business processes.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM.
• Experience in the defence electronics sector, especially with airborne sensor systems.

Chartered Engineer status or membership in a professional engineering institution is desirable.

What you will get:

• Opportunity to contribute to market-leading technology and product development.
• Access to extensive EW domain expertise and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative work environment with like-minded engineers.
• Membership in a large UK-wide team of around 7,000 professionals.

EW Heritage: We are proud of our 100-year legacy in Electronic Warfare, providing cutting-edge RF technology and operational capabilities.