Senior Systems Engineer – Defence Security (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge – up to 12 flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning platforms: Coursera/LinkedIn

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and develop security-related functionality for a next generation airborne communications system. You will engage with project security, partners, and the customer, delivering robust engineering solutions and clear technical documentation.

Ideal candidates have graduate engineering credentials and experience in embedded systems, firmware, and security protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in development of military and/or civil communication systems.
• Experience in security protocols such as authentication and encryption.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports.

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 reporting.
• Display good team working behaviours and manage your own workload with the team.
• Engage with customers and suppliers as necessary.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Security knowledge

Technical reporting

Education

Graduate degree in engineering or related science

Tools

Firmware tools

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and develop security-related functionality for a next generation airborne communications system. You will engage with project security, partners, and the customer, delivering robust engineering solutions and clear technical documentation.

Ideal candidates have graduate engineering credentials and experience in embedded systems, firmware, and security protocols.