Senior Security Systems Engineer — Defence (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leonardo UK in Southampton is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and develop security-related functionality for our airborne communications system. You will work across project teams, security functions, international partners and customers to solve real engineering problems and deliver secure, robust solutions.

The role focuses on requirements management, architecture feasibility, and documenting technical details, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Experience in security protocols such as authentication and encryption.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.
• Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Management of system requirements.
• Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
• Modelling of security functionality.
• Producing clear and concise technical documentation for your work.
• Support to the Project Engineering Lead to plan and develop work packages and subsequent reporting.
• Displaying good team working behaviours and taking responsibility to manage your own workload with the team.
• Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary.

Skills

Security protocols

Technical reporting

Military/civil communications

Education

Graduate degree in engineering/science

Job description

Leonardo UK in Southampton is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and develop security-related functionality for our airborne communications system. You will work across project teams, security functions, international partners and customers to solve real engineering problems and deliver secure, robust solutions.

The role focuses on requirements management, architecture feasibility, and documenting technical details, with hybrid working and a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous learning.