Support Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a Support Engineer to join their team at RAF Coningsby to provide essential support on RADAR and avionics systems. The ideal candidate will be a motivated team player with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a high-paced environment. With a commitment to employee development, this role offers access to various benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic technical domain.

Benefits

Company funded flexible benefits

Access to private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must work under supervision in challenging technical environments.
• Experience with RADAR and avionics systems preferred.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding and repair on RADAR and avionics equipment.
• Liaise with management and logistics teams daily.
• Document and adhere to engineering practices and government requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Innovative approach

Education

ONC in electrical or Avionics discipline

Tools

Technical Diagnostic Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Engineer to join our team within the Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) line of business. The CS3 line of business operates across the UK, providing innovative and invaluable support solutions to our customers. We help to ensure the availability of front-line capability wherever and whenever required.

This role is based at RAF Coningsby within the Components Maintenance Facility (CMF), in a demanding work environment, working alongside the BAE Systems teams. We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-paced pressurised environment under minimal supervision in a challenging technical domain in order to support the UK’s fleet.

What you will do as a Support Engineer:

Carry out:

• Standard Serviceability Testing, Fault finding and repair on RADAR, Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) and Avionics equipment.
• Routine calibration, general maintenance on Automatic Test Equipment.
• Other Bay related tasks within the CMF on the direction of the CMF management.
• Liaise daily with the CMF Manager, Bay Lead and Logistics team working with BAE Systems teams as required to understand the priorities for repair activities.
• Work with the management of the UK aspect of the spares supply system and consumables, immediately highlighting any deficiencies to CMF Manager, Bay Lead and Logistics team.
• Meet all the contractual and local requirements associated with Governance, SHE, Training and general good engineering practices.
• Identification and reporting of risks and opportunities for the business its operations and support to subsequent activities.
• Provide support drafting and compliance of Maintenance Approved Organisation scheme (MAOS) Approved documentation.

Adhere to:

• Documented methods of work as defined by the Leonardo Joint Avionics Service (JAS) Contract and Coningsby CMF Manager.
• Approved procedures and governance using Technical data within a MAA Pt145 approved setting.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• A team player possessing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly motivated, with the aptitude to learn new skills whilst striving for excellence in engineering.
• Ability to:

• Work under broad direction, with minimal supervision, in challenging technical environments.
• Manage workload in pressurised environments, across multiple tasks, ensuring a quality output to meet the customer demands.
• Communicate technical solutions to both a technical and non-technical audience.
• Contribute and adapt to change and continuous improvement.
• Adopt an innovative approach.
• Travel to company sites for work and training.

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience with Technical Diagnostic Test Equipment including MS Software Packages.
• Previous experience of working within an Avionics second line Maintenance Facility and/or working on Typhoon aircraft RADAR and DASS systems.
• ONC (Ordinary National Certificate) in an electrical, digital electronics, Avionics discipline or equivalent/ relevant experience

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• 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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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

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.

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 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.

Primary Location:

GB - Lincoln

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite