Senior Systems Engineer – Hybrid Defence Tech & MBSE

Leonardo UK Ltd

Caddington

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 58,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance the development of high-performance defence systems in a predominantly office and laboratory environment at Luton, with collaboration across the UK. You will contribute to the Tempest and GCAP programmes, joining multi-disciplinary teams in a role that bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementation.

The role requires a science-based honours degree and a passion for systems engineering, with knowledge of MBSE, DOORS, and

Qualifications

  • Science-based honours degree or equivalent experience.
  • Experience or interest in electronic warfare domain knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle including requirements, architecture, MBSE, and verification.

Responsibilities

  • Develop requirements and test plans.
  • Control parts and documentation, including change management.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams on system and sub-system development for Tempest and GCAP.
  • Work with suppliers, integrators, and users across the UK.

Skills

Electronic warfare knowledge
Systems engineering lifecycle
Requirements engineering (IBM DOORS)
MBSE
System modelling & analysis

Education

Honours degree in science or equivalent

Tools

IBM DOORS

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance the development of high-performance defence systems in a predominantly office and laboratory environment at Luton, with collaboration across the UK. You will contribute to the Tempest and GCAP programmes, joining multi-disciplinary teams in a role that bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementation.

The role requires a science-based honours degree and a passion for systems engineering, with knowledge of MBSE, DOORS, and

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