Project Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Project Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge rotorcraft designs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with cross-cultural teams, ensuring that engineering activities align with customer requirements and safety standards. A strong background in aeronautical engineering is essential, along with flexibility and a proactive attitude to succeed in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Up to 15% employer contribution to pension

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Access to mental health support

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial rewards for referring friends

Tailored flexible benefits spending

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.
• Comprehensive working experience required.
• Good knowledge of air vehicle operation and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate Systems Engineering activities related to the air vehicle.
• Provide technical interface with customers and suppliers.
• Support safety and airworthiness matters.

Skills

Knowledge of helicopter engineering

Technical procedures

Data analysis techniques

Requirements management

Education

Degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC qualification

Tools

DOORS package

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Do you want to be part of bringing latest generation rotorcraft designs to life?

Working as a Project Engineer at the Home of British Helicopters, this role offers technical variety in a customer focused domain. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for Project Engineering aspects relating to the AW101, working with cross cultural customers to find a technical solution.

Working effectively at all working levels of the Company’s business, and across business functions, you will need to be flexible and resourceful in changing trials programmes and be able to represent the Company with external agencies.

You will also be responsible for the following activities:

• Understanding contractual and certification requirements of the customers and the certifying authorities
• Managing, analysing and co-ordinating the Systems Engineering activities relating to the air vehicle or related modifications/tasks. These activities encompass requirements capture, design, qualification, certification and acceptance by the Customer
• Providing a working level technical interface with external and internal customers and/or suppliers
• Supporting the Chief Project Engineer in all matters of safety and continued airworthiness

For internal applicants only, please note that this is a Job Family Framework level 5 (Engineering)

What you’ll bring

• Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND/BTEC and Apprenticeship or equivalent in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or an allied discipline, with comprehensive working experience
• Sound knowledge of the operation of the air vehicle, aircraft systems and operational uses
• Ability to use the DOORS package for requirements management and tracking
• A good working knowledge of helicopter engineering
• A good working knowledge of technical procedures
• A knowledge of aircraft airworthiness and safety requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of instrumentation and data analysis techniques would be advantageous

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid