Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal Test Solutions Engineer at its Luton site. The role requires designing and developing complex electronic test systems, particularly related to RF technology. Candidates should have a strong understanding of electronic technologies, experience with external suppliers, and good problem-solving abilities. The position offers significant opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Contributions to market-leading technology

Qualifications

• Ability to design and develop complex electronic test systems.
• Experience in the defence electronics sector is beneficial.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership of a professional institution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and technical problem solving for electronic test solutions.
• Support production test solution capability enhancement.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

Understanding of electronic technologies

Experience with external suppliers

Knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand

Good problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Leadership and team-working skills

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent

Job description

Job Description :

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Principle Test Solutions Engineer on a permanent basis at our modern and purpose-built Luton (Capability Green) site. The Principle 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 Principle 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 Principle 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

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 40 GHz, 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 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.