Test Solutions Design Authority

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Online learning access

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd. is seeking a Design Authority for Test Solutions at our Luton capability green site. The role requires hands-on experience in complex electronic test solutions across the full life cycle, with familiarity in defence tech, EW techniques, and design reviews.

This is a permanent, hybrid position with BPSS/National Vetting considerations. You will work on hardware and software design/implementation, LabVIEW, TestStand, and collaborate with sub-contractors while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Experience designing complex test solutions across full lifecycle.
• Awareness of defence-related technologies and standards.
• Experience in chairing design reviews.

Skills

Defence domain knowledge

EW techniques

Requirements management

Lifecycle management

Design reviews

Hardware design

Software design

C programming

Cyber security awareness

Export compliance

Interfacing with sub-contractors

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

DOORS

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Do you have an eye for detail and a drive to do the right thing?

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Design Authority (DA) for Test Solutions on a permanent basis at our modern and purpose-built Luton (Capability Green) site.

A DA will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally Optical, RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions. The DA will have had hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions over the full life cycle.

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Familiarisation with Defence related technological solutions
• Experience in EW techniques
• Requirements definition and management (DOORS experience would be beneficial)
• Experience in full life cycle management in test solutions
• Experience of chairing design reviews
• Hardware and Software Design and Implementation
• Experience in coding with LabView and TestStand
• Familiarisation with ATLAS and C would be desirable
• Requirement Verification and Compliance
• An awareness of legislation and Standards that apply within the Industrial workspace
  (e.g.: Electrical, Chemical, Electromagnetic Compatibility)
• Experience/knowledge of Cyber Security within the Test Solution realm
• Interfacing with Sub-Contractors
• Experience of export compliance

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

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

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid