Project Engineering Lead

leonardo company; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech company is seeking a Project Engineering Lead for the Team Tempest project in Electronic Warfare System development for a next-generation combat aircraft. You'll manage delivery, oversee engineering plans, and mentor your team, driving innovation in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence cutting-edge engineering solutions while fostering your professional growth through continuous learning and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Award winning pension scheme

Annual leave with options to buy/sell

Free access to online courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering management and delivery of projects.
• Strong knowledge of Engineering lifecycle processes.
• Good knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cross-functional development team through the full product delivery lifecycle.
• Provide engineering management, direction, and leadership.
• Utilize Agile development processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree

Job description

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK

A Project Engineering Lead is required to join the Team Tempest project within the Combat Air line of business to develop an Electronic Warfare (EW) System for a 6th generation Combat Aircraft. The team and role can be based at either the Capability Green, Luton or Coldharber Lane, Bristol Leonardo sites dependent on preferred location.

As the Project Engineering Lead you will:

• Be primarily focused on work package management and delivery of an EW System solution.
• Provide engineering management, direction and leadership supported by the Project Chief Engineer and Project Engineering Manager.
• Be responsible for providing your team with clear expectations of the Engineering Plans and ensuring that they operate consistently within the company Policies & Procedures.
• Work with the Project Engineering Manager to track and report on the Engineering Plans (progress, spend, risks, metrics).
• Develop your Engineering Team providing mentoring, coaching, setting objectives and appraising them of their performance.
• Utilise Agile development processes ensuring continuous improvement of each programme increment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and manage your cross function development team through the full product delivery lifecycle utilising Agile development processes.
• Personally coach and mentor Engineers within your team.
• Ensure that the Engineering activities are well planned, costed and scheduled.
• Work with stakeholders to elicit and prioritise requirements.
• Ensure that the Engineering Plans are clearly defined and well communicated to your team.
• Oversee the completion of the Engineering plans to quality, cost and schedule.
• Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the design solution maximises the re-use of existing 'resources', is producible and is robust.
• Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to ensure the design solution works within its intended environment and is certified using the company engineering development processes.
• Work closely with the Project Engineering Manager to identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Control project configuration and change management.
• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management process.
• Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification.
• Ensure compliance with Regulatory and Safety Standards.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You really must have:

• Proven experience in engineering management and delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of Engineering lifecycle processes.
• Strong leadership competencies.
• Good schedule and budget control.
• Ability to produce clear and concise engineering documentation
• Ability to provide clear direction to teams and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivation with a strong aptitude for problem solving.
• Good knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems.
• Knowledge of airborne and ground-based radar systems.
• Knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Undergraduate Engineering degree or related scientific discipline.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• State of the Art Capability: Opportunity to work on state of the art Electronic Warfare systems for a 6th generation Combat Aircraft.
• Technical Expertise: To support your role Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain; technology, performance, and operational capabilities.
• Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment utilising Agile development processes.
• 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. Free access to Coursera provides more than 4,000 online courses.
• Flexible Working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and a mixture of home based and onsite working.
• Flexible Benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents, work on the state of the art and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us

International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!