Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer to join their innovative team in Luton. This role offers the chance to work on advanced electronic test solutions, supporting the production test capability for cutting-edge defense technologies. You will leverage your expertise in electronic systems, particularly RF, digital, and analogue technologies, while collaborating with a team of skilled professionals. The position promises a dynamic work environment, opportunities for continuous learning, and the chance to contribute to pioneering projects in the Electronic Warfare domain. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Advanced Technology Development

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Professional Development Support

Expansive Team Connections

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW and TestStand is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex electronic test systems for customer requirements.
• Work with experts to deliver designs that operate beyond 40GHz.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Leadership

Budget Control

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (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 the 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-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 understanding 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 through 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