Principal Test Solutions Engineer

Usat Leonardo; United States; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Coursera & LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Leonardo in the UK is seeking a Solutions Engineer with experience in complex electronic test solutions, including RF, digital and analogue systems.

You will define requirements for Test Equipment Requirements Specifications, manage subcontractors and supplier relationships, and oversee life-cycle design reviews, budgets, and schedules. A background in NI LabVIEW and TestStand is preferred, with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing complex test solutions across full life cycle.
• Strong understanding of electronics from DC to RF and systems/software lifecycles.
• Experience working with external suppliers and outsourcing packages.
• Proficient with NI LabVIEW and TestStand.

Responsibilities

• Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS).
• Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain.
• Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews.
• Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget.
• Support the management of Suppliers and project.
• Make/Buy decisions as required.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence.
• Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required.
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards.
• Concession management ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted.

Skills

Test solution design

Electronics knowledge

LabVIEW

TestStand

Degree holder

Budget control

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Lifecycle processes

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions.

What you will do

• Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
• Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain
• Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers
• Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews
• Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget
• Support the management of Suppliers and project
• Make/Buy decisions as required
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence
• Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
• Concession management ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted

What youll bring

• Hands‑on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle
• Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from DC to light or a good understanding of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle
• Experience of working with external supplies and outsourcing complex work packages
• Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand
• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Good schedule and budget control
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills
• Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process

Nice to Have

• Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM
• Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems
• Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution

Travel & Security Clearance

• Travel within the UK will be required for this role
• Travel within Europe may be required for this role
• Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening
• In line with the UK Governments 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)

Salary

Salary: £53, 260 to £71,400

Benefits

• Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• 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).
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

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

Location & Working Arrangements

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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Diversity & Inclusion

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