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Job Description: Your impact Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are looking for a Principal or Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical support within the Cyber and Electro Magnetic Activities (CEMA) and Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) business group, covering Naval Systems. Within the Naval Systems IPT, the projects are diverse and exciting. There is a portfolio of work from core products that have been in service for many years, requiring support alongside forward looking developments, technology demonstrators and research projects. With customer intimacy and close collaboration with other organisations across the industry, we work to achieve a market leading position in products primarily relating to RF, Comms and Networking based domains. The opportunity to be involved as a Principal or Lead Systems Engineer represents a chance to be at the heart of a range of technologies and exciting projects across the full engineering lifecycle. In this role, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary IPT, supporting the current Chief Project Engineers who are the technical leaders for our products and projects. These projects will push the boundaries of innovation, technology, and the ingenuity of our engineering community to provide the required level of performance and capability of our various customers. Key Responsibility Areas: Own the technical solution for your system or sub-system, as delegated by the SDA, through all phases of the solution development by representing Leonardo with external stakeholders and representing the Line of Business with internal stakeholders to ensure all elements of Product development are considered as part of the integrated solution As a technical lead on the project, ensuring governance is followed and that you keep up to date on related processes and requirements Work closely with the SDA and wider development teams and supply chain to ensure that your system or subsystem is developed to meets the requirements flowed down from the higher system level requirements, taking into account the End Users need and looking to understand their Concept of Use and Operation Ensure your system or subsystem is compliant with any performance, legislative and contractual requirements, with a strategy for completing a traceable evidence set in place and that any deviations to compliance are clearly recorded and managed appropriately Support the assembly of evidence for your systems or subsystem to validate, verify and qualify in support of a Certificate of Design or Declaration of Design Performance Ensure robust quality, performance, cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and then to establish the technical solution coherent with the agreed budgets and timescales Provide technical direction, control, evaluation and recommendations with respect to risks and opportunities for your system or subsystem Lead and mentor more junior members of the technical team to enable a cost effective design programme and good product solution results Manage and communicate issues and opportunities to the Systems Design Authority What you'll bring The Principal or Lead Systems Engineer will need to: Be able to achieve Design Authority (DA) status for systems and/or sub-systems, approved by the SDA and Chief Engineer Design Integrity, in accordance with the Leonardo Design Integrity framework. Work as a technical lead within their area of specialism, to ensure our products are implemented in accordance with the design and architecture approved by the SDA Ensure independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company processes are adhered to (eg functional reviews) Be responsible for ensuring the delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity under the supervision of the SDA Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders. You really must have: A strong background in development of complex military products Have experience in developing systems solutions within at least one of the following: IP networking, RF or Comms domains. Experience of working with Requirements, Test, Qualification and Acceptance strategies. Experience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management. Experience in gaining Design Certification and Customer Acceptance. Have the ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programme budgets and timescales. Have the ability to produce innovative system solutions. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact with SMEs and End Users of various nationalities regarding a wide range of technical and operational topics. Be a self-motivated leader and team player capable of working with minimal direction. It would be nice if you had: Knowledge of IP networking, RF and Comms equipment in the customer domain Experience of developing products for Naval platforms Knowledge of Training Development Knowledge of Software Development Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent) Chartered engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Have substantial analytical and technical problem solving skills. 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. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. 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: Range: Principal Engineer £54k - £71k Lead Engineer - £67k - £81k Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

The Role The Chief Engineer will take overall responsibility for engineering assurance across key programmes, working closely with engineering teams, programme leadership, senior stakeholders and the customer. Ensuring appropriate engineering processes, standards and controls are applied throughout

Leonardo is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer/Design Authority to join the NATO JEWCS IPT in the UK. The role focuses on technical oversight across the system and subsystems, ensuring architecture integrity, and compliance with customer requirements and safety standards. You will work with Project Chief Engineer, lead architecture activities, review design options, manage technical risks, and support verification and certification while interfacing with customers and suppliers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leonardo UK Ltd in Southampton seeks a Chief Systems Engineer to guide large, complex programmes and mentor the team. The role demands strong governance, lifecycle management expertise, and extensive stakeholder engagement on defence-focused systems. Based at a purpose-built site in Southampton, the role offers hybrid working and a competitive London-area salary. You will influence architectures, safety, security, and through-life support while collaborating across UK peers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer/Design Authority to guide the architecture of the NATO JEWCS deployed solution. You will work with internal teams and suppliers to ensure the architecture aligns with customer requirements and safety standards. In this role, you will deputise for the Project Chief Engineer, lead architecture activities, and influence design decisions across the system lifecycle. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Play a major role within Future Combat Air (FCA) and help shape the future of one of the world's most ambitious defence programmes. Play a major role within Future Combat Air (FCA) and help shape the future of one of the world's most ambitious defence programmes. Our Design Integrity function is looking for a Airworthiness Approvals Lead to support the Future Combat Air (FCA) line of business (LOB). Reporting to the GCAP Chief Airworthiness Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining our existing DAOS approval and leading the development of a new organisational approval framework that will support the future needs of the GCAP programme. Please note that this role is working on a hybrid basis and can be based at any of our following sites; Newcastle, Edinburgh, Luton, Bristol, Lincoln, Basildon or Southampton. In addition to this, you will be required to travel to our partner sites within the UK and overseas. • Represent Leonardo in GCAP forums where Design Organisation Approvals are being investigated and progressed, as an Airworthiness Design Organisation SME., • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the UK Military and European Defence Agency EMAR Part 21 Regulatory Environment and develop an understanding of the GCAP partner nation's Regulatory Environments., • Participate with the GCAP Chief Airworthiness Engineer alongside our international partners within the Domain Engineering and Technical Office (DETO) in the running of the Office of Airworthiness & Qualification., • Work with the Design Integrity Chief Engineers; and with the Safety and Airworthiness Security leads in each Leonardo Line of Business to ensure a consistent approach is taken., • Maintain the extant Leonardo Electronics UK Design Organisation Approvals Scheme (DAOS) Exposition, assessing proposed changes to the MAA’s Regulatory Publications for their impact upon the DAOS Exposition and Company processes and procedures., • Contribute within appropriate Company and G2E Domain working groups to monitor proposed changes to the Regulatory Environment, assess their impact and advise as to appropriate response., • Working alongside GCAP Edgewing and G2E partners to develop an understanding of and development of a single tri-national approach towards delivery of airworthy systems to support the GCAP., • A background in aerospace engineering specialising in airworthiness certification, with an associated master’s level qualification., • Proven hands‑on experience working with UK Military Aviation Authority or civil equivalents (EASA, CAA, etc) in the airworthiness certification of air systems., • Hands on experience with the development and maintenance of Design Organisation Approval Expositions., • A solid working knowledge of airworthiness regulations e.g. UK MAA MRP, EASA CS-25, Def Stan 00-970, EDA EMAR Part 21, MIL-HDBK-516, etc., • Experience supporting design reviews, audits, and regulatory compliance meetings., • Hands on experience interpreting regulator notices of proposed amendments and notices of authorised amendments for their impact on the DAOS Exposition and associated processes., • Excellent technical writing and reviewing skills for safety reports, compliance documentation, and certification submissions., • Knowledge of software and complex electronic hardware certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, DO-297) and an awareness of airworthiness safety assessment standard e.g. ARP4754B, ARP4761A, Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan 00-55, and associated methodologies e.g. FHA, PSSA, SSA, FMEA, FTA, etc., • Experience in the certification of novel technologies e.g. additive manufacturing., • Working within multi-national teams., • Experience mentoring junior engineers or contributing to capability development., • Experience in the management of Maintenance and Production organisation schemes and associated expositions., • Experience in Configuration Management. 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: gb/en/security-and-vetting 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, 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. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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. GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton Permanent Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer/Design Authority (DA) to join its NATO JEWCS Integrated Project Team (IPT), within the CEMA and ICS Sector based across the south of the UK. We are producing the next generation Electronic Warfare (EW) Training System assets covering Land, Sea and Air together with an IT infrastructure to enable effective planning, programming and review for NATO exercises. As Lead Systems Engineer and Design Authority, you will be responsible for providing the technical oversight and expertise at all levels of the overall system solution, working with both internal and supplier design teams to ensure that the architecture of the overall system solution is developed and delivered to meet the Customer and business requirements. Working across the whole of the systems engineering lifecycle, as part of a multi-disciplined team, the successful candidate will seek advice from SMEs to review and advise on the creation and verification of subsystem technical solutions lead the directly supporting the Project Chief Engineer in ensuring the system and sub system designs are: • fit for purpose and due consideration has been made for the integrity of the design, • compliant with customer requirements and required standard, • safety of the overall proposed architecture is maintained and assessed As a result, strong technical, delivery, and people leadership skills and abilities are essential in this role, particularly the ability to discuss and resolve complex technical problems in the EW domain. This role will see the successful candidate join the quickly expanding engineering team within the CEMA and ICS sector and take on a key role in shaping the future of the NATO JEWCS deployed solution combining use of COTS with the latest technologies and ensuring that they meet the needs of the customer. • Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to identify and resolve technical issues across the whole system and subsystems and to ensure the integrity of the solution., • Deputise for the Project Chief Engineer within the project., • Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle., • Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made., • Provide direction, control, evaluation and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities., • Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certification and delivery for the overall system., • Working with and influencing key project stakeholders including customer and end users., • Present Architecture material at Design reviews internally and externally for the overall system., • Act as a technical interface between the end customer and the Leonardo Engineering team., • Actively support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice., • Support the guidance and development of junior Systems Engineers within the Engineering team., • Contribute to the successful achievement of engineering milestones as an integrated part of the Prime team., • Support and advise sub-system design teams through their design reviews., • Travel within the UK and abroad to meet with our customers and industry partners. Required • A degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM subject and strong numerical, analytical and design skills, with the ability to apply these to real world problems., • Strong understanding of system and project lifecycles as applicable to delivery of sub-systems, technical and commercial baselines, and change control., • Strong understanding of Systems Architecture activities as part of the Systems Lifecycle., • Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making within projects involving design complexity and uncertainty., • Strong experience of influencing system design and integration of a major system., • Strong experience in stakeholder management within organisations and with customers (internal or external) in a high-pressure environment, pulling in technical expertise when and where appropriate., • Experience of successfully passing Design Reviews and implementing potentially complex remedial actions with sub-contract equipment suppliers and Prime integration teams., • Knowledge of military EW/radar passive and active RF., • Strong understanding of systems integration and progressive assurance., • Experience of making design decisions by trading-off alternate solution based on functionality, performance and cost., • Chartered engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) 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. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. 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: gb/en/security-and-vetting 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 UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. 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. GB - Southampton GB - Basildon Permanent Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 429 Position: Full-time Salary: Competitive DOE We are recruiting for a new business operating in the uncrewed systems sector. The company is currently operating in stealth mode, so its name is not being disclosed publicly at this stage. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. The business is being established as part of a successful existing group, combining the agility and ambition of an early‑stage venture with the backing, experience and support of an established organisation. This is an opportunity to join at a formative stage and play a key role in shaping the company’s technical capability, operations and future direction. The intent of the business is to identify and de‑risk new disruptive uncrewed systems products across air, land, surface and subsurface. This may include clean‑sheet platform designs that offer benefits over existing products in the market, as well as payload or capability developments that could open new markets or new use cases for existing platforms. The company has several initial concepts to explore, but it will be the responsibility of everyone in the business to help identify new ideas, feeding and rapidly progressing a pipeline of innovative concepts. We are initially recruiting for a small number of key engineering and operational roles to lead the businesses. Successful candidates will be naturally curious, commercially aware and able to balance creativity with sound judgement. With a business focus on new and novel work, candidates must be comfortable working with dynamic requirement sets and adjusting course at pace when evidence suggests a different approach is needed. This role offers the chance to work across a varied and interesting portfolio of projects, with real scope to shape what is developed and how it moves forward. For the right candidate, it will provide an exciting environment: collaborative, fast‑moving and focused on delivering work that has a practical impact. • 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), • Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way, • Pension Scheme via Royal London, • Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, • Green Car Scheme, • Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary), • Income protection policy (75% of basic salary), • Private Health Insurance via Bupa, • Private Dental insurance via Bupa, • Enhanced Maternity and paternity, • 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year, • 1 paid volunteering day per year, • Access to an independent financial advisor year round, • Training & development opportunities We are seeking a leading mixed discipline engineer with skills in the areas of robotics, electronics, software and control systems, ideally with experience working with uncrewed systems. In this leading role, you will work directly with the Chief Technology Officer and closely with other multidisciplinary leads to deliver autonomous prototypes across a varied portfolio of fast‑moving projects. This is a rare opportunity to shape the technical delivery of early‑stage uncrewed system concepts, while also leading the development of a company’s robotic, electrical and software functions from the ground up. • Accountable for the delivery of electronics, software and control systems in the company’s prototypes and testing systems., • Manage small teams, as well as relying on your own expertise, to deliver robotic solutions., • Implement safe working practices for activities involved in the development of your solutions., • Build the company’s prototyping capability, developing in‑house expertise and building relationships with a supplier base for external expertise., • Identify and manage project requirements, interfacing with other disciplines to ensure builds meet the projects overall objectives., • Creation and ownership of project level artefacts including requirements, as‑designed and as‑built definition and testing documentation., • Manage project budgets, resource and risks, report regularly to project management and the CTO., • Keeping an eye on future technologies within your discipline, scanning for new capabilities that may have value to the business., • Support off‑site trials of prototypes., • Contribute to pre‑prototype concept design and definition activities for new uncrewed systems., • Perform other related duties as required., • Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner, • Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner., • When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training. We are open to applications from candidates who already have experience operating as a discipline lead, as well as strong senior engineers ready to take the next step. The scope and level of the appointment may be tailored to reflect the successful candidate’s experience. • Bachelors, Masters or equivalent work experience in electronics, software robotics or another relevant engineering field. If you don’t meet all the requirements below but know that you bring other experience you feel could benefit our business, please do still apply. • Strong relevant experience., • Ability to take robotic concepts from early definition, through prototyping, and on to detailed design, manufacture, assembly and test., • Experience developing control strategies that allow autonomous systems to perceive and react to the world around them., • Competent in the selection, assembly and interfacing of COTS electronics (batteries, PSUs, microprocessors, sensors, actuators, radios etc.) in the build of autonomous systems or for test system data acquisition and control., • Familiarity with common communications protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet., • Ability to make sound engineering decisions quickly, balancing performance, cost, timescale and risk., • Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt designs and change direction quickly in response to test evidence or changing requirements., • Experience leading technical workstreams or small teams, including coordinating the work of external engineers and suppliers., • A hands‑on approach, with willingness to lead practical build, integration and test activities., • Flexible, eager to learn and lead on new engineering areas outside core skills., • Commitment to safe, robust and high‑quality engineering practice., • Experience working on autonomous, semi‑autonomous or remotely operated systems., • Exposure to flight control, simulation and development tools/environments common in the development of autonomous systems (e.g. Ardupilot/PX4, Gazebo, ROS etc.), • Capable software developer for both ‘quick and dirty’ trial systems as well as for deployable code., • Experience working with a range of actuators including BLDC motors/inverters, servos, linear actuators etc. Defining requirements and making appropriate selections., • Experience working with internal combustion engines., • Experience using laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers or power supplies., • Ability to lead advanced electronic troubleshooting, finding the root cause and solutions for problems found during system integration work including EMI and environmental factors., • Experience helping define engineering processes, standards and ways of working in a growing organisation., • Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK., • Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel., • A full valid UK driving license., • Must be able to work onsite routinely, minimum 4 days per week., • Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Engineering LeadApplylocations: GB - Southamptontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0028508Job Description:Your ImpactLeonardo has an exciting opportunity for Project Engineering Leads based at our Southampton Site on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).We are looking for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join the engineering team on a permanent basis to lead parts of the Airborne Communication system on this project. This role will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver the project.Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the total engineering activity undertaken on a project or portfolio of projects and so manage cross-disciplined engineering teams. The Project Engineering Lead is tasked to ensure that the engineering team delivers a solution that is compliant with the customer technical requirements; contractual requirements; and legislative requirements. Working closely with Project Managers and Project Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer, the Project Engineering Lead must effectively plan and manage the engineering effort within projects from a performance, schedule and cost perspective.Reporting to a Project Engineering Manager, the Project Engineering Lead contributes to the monthly engineering governance cycle through preparation of engineering status reports. Project Engineering Leads build strong relationships with Engineering Functional Leads to ensure the resourcing plans for their projects are realistic and any issues arising are resolved swiftly. Project Engineering Leads also play a key role in business winning activities, coordinating the collection of engineering costs, preparation of engineering plans and holding engineering bid reviews.The role requires a candidate who is self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, with strong leadership and communication skills. The ability to foster and develop effective working relationships is key to ensure engineers perform to the levels required of the projects. A strong product design, commercial and business awareness is also essential to ensure that the engineering effort can be managed in the correct context for each given project.What you'll do; Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the management of a multi-disciplined engineering team across multiple projects. Working closely with project managers and project engineering managers, they are responsible for delivery of the overall engineering output against time, cost and performance budgets. Project Engineering Leads are responsible for generating clear and relevant engineering plans, establishing key milestones and identifying risks, opportunities and interdependencies. Project Engineering Leads are responsible for reviewing the current engineering positions on projects, and adapting plans as required to mitigate risks to either cost, schedule or performance budgets. Project Engineering Leads are responsible for preparation and communication of monthly engineering status reports for each of their assigned projects into their line manager, the Head of Engineering Projects Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the coordination of engineering input into bids as part of the business winning process. Project Engineering Leads form part of the multi-functional management team for their IPT and may be required to represent engineering on that team at weekly and monthly progress and reporting meetings.What you'll bring; Educated to a degree level in an engineering or related science based subject (essential) Previous experience of managing and/or leading multi-disciplined engineering teams, taking responsibility for schedule and budget (essential) Strong understanding and proven track record of engineering lifecycles and processes (essential) Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential) Experience of working on the development of hardware electronics, firmware, mechanical and software based products (Essential) Experience of working on the development of communications systems (Highly Desirable) Experience of collaborating with external partners for a development (sharing of models, code etc) (Desirable) Experience of working within the defence or aerospace industry (desirable)Security ClearanceThis 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: gb/en/security-and-vettingWhy join usAt 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 UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.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.Be part of something bigger - apply now!Primary Location:GB - SouthamptonContract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to build, develop, and sustain a high-performing engineering organisation capable of delivering complex programmes at scale. You'll focus on people, capability, capacity, and organisational effectiveness, ensuring engineering teams have the skills, support, and structure needed to deliver high-quality outcomes at a sustainable pace. Working closely with the Chief Engineer, Technical Project Managers, Product Management, and senior leadership, you'll create an environment where engineers can perform at their best, develop their careers, and contribute effectively to both technical and business goals. This role is less about directing technical solutions and more about enabling great engineering through strong leadership, workforce planning, coaching, and continuous improvement. • People leadership & development — building high-performing teams through recruitment, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and career development, • Capability & capacity management — ensuring the organisation has the right skills, experience, and resources to meet current and future engineering demand, • Organisational effectiveness — improving engineering ways of working, supporting process adoption, and creating an environment where teams can deliver sustainably You will play a critical role in balancing delivery demands with the long-term health of the engineering organisation. This role suits someone who enjoys developing people, creating clarity in complex environments, and building the structures and culture that allow engineering teams to thrive. What you will be doing: • Own engineering team development — lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career progression, succession planning, and skills development across your area of responsibility, • Manage capability and workforce planning — ensure the organisation has the appropriate mix of skills, capacity, and experience to meet evolving engineering priorities, • Enable effective delivery planning — provide realistic capacity and capability insights to support sprint planning, programme delivery, and resource forecasting, • Improve engineering effectiveness — drive adoption of processes, tools, and best practices that improve team performance, collaboration, and quality, • Support team health and engagement — foster a culture of psychological safety, professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement, • Lead organisational design and resource allocation — make decisions on team structures, staffing approaches, and resource deployment to optimise delivery outcomes, • Develop engineering standards and competencies — establish role expectations, development frameworks, and capability pathways that support consistent growth across teams, • Monitor and manage organisational risk — identify capability gaps, capacity constraints, or unsustainable workloads and elevate where appropriate, • Partner across the organisation — work closely with Chief Engineers, Technical Project Managers, Product Managers, HR, and senior leaders to align organisational capability with engineering strategy, • Champion sustainable delivery — ensure commitments are based on realistic capacity, helping teams maintain quality and sustainable pace while meeting business objectives Who you are: • An experienced engineering leader with a proven track record of building, developing, and managing high-performing technical teams, • Skilled in workforce planning, organisational design, recruitment, coaching, and performance management, • A strong communicator who can influence stakeholders, manage difficult conversations, and create clarity in changing environments, • Commercially and operationally aware, able to balance immediate delivery priorities with long-term organisational needs, • Comfortable working within Agile environments and providing realistic capacity and capability inputs to planning activities, • Passionate about developing people and creating a culture where engineers can grow, perform, and thrive, • Organised and data-driven, with the ability to make informed decisions around staffing, skills, and team effectiveness, • Technically literate enough to understand engineering challenges, risks, and capability requirements without becoming the technical decision-maker Desirable: • Experience leading engineering organisations within complex product, systems, robotics, software, or technology-led environments, • Knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks, workforce planning methodologies, and organisational scaling strategies, • Familiarity with competency frameworks, talent development programmes, and succession planning approaches, • Understanding of ISO 15288 or similar engineering lifecycle and organisational management frameworks, • Experience supporting engineering teams delivering multidisciplinary products or systems throughout their lifecycle Given the nature of the work, this role requires you to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK national security clearance. You must be willing and able to undergo the necessary security vetting process, and continued employment in the role may be subject to maintaining the required clearance. Security vetting will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and standards set by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV). Further information on UK security clearance levels, eligibility, and the vetting process can be found on the UK Government website: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead Systems Engineer (DA)Applylocations: GB - Southampton: GB - Basildontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0027117Job Description:Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer/Design Authority (DA) to join its NATO JEWCS Integrated Project Team (IPT), within the CEMA and ICS Sector based across the south of the UK. We are producing the next generation Electronic Warfare (EW) Training System assets covering Land, Sea and Air together with an IT infrastructure to enable effective planning, programming and review for NATO exercises.Your impactAs Lead Systems Engineer and Design Authority, you will be responsible for providing the technical oversight and expertise at all levels of the overall system solution, working with both internal and supplier design teams to ensure that the architecture of the overall system solution is developed and delivered to meet the Customer and business requirements.Working across the whole of the systems engineering lifecycle, as part of a multi-disciplined team, the successful candidate will seek advice from SMEs to review and advise on the creation and verification of subsystem technical solutions lead the directly supporting the Project Chief Engineer in ensuring the system and sub system designs are: fit for purpose and due consideration has been made for the integrity of the design compliant with customer requirements and required standard safety of the overall proposed architecture is maintained and assessedAs a result, strong technical, delivery, and people leadership skills and abilities are essential in this role, particularly the ability to discuss and resolve complex technical problems in the EW domain.This role will see the successful candidate join the quickly expanding engineering team within the CEMA and ICS sector and take on a key role in shaping the future of the NATO JEWCS deployed solution combining use of COTS with the latest technologies and ensuring that they meet the needs of the customer. Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to identify and resolve technical issues across the whole system and subsystems and to ensure the integrity of the solution. Deputise for the Project Chief Engineer within the project. Lead the architecture team to develop and document the architecture thought the project lifecycle. Influence all levels of requirements to enable design and development decisions and trade-offs to be made. Provide direction, control, evaluation and recommendations relating to technical risks and opportunities. Support test planning and requirements verification to achieve certification and delivery for the overall system. Working with and influencing key project stakeholders including customer and end users. Present Architecture material at Design reviews internally and externally for the overall system. Act as a technical interface between the end customer and the Leonardo Engineering team. Actively support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice. Support the guidance and development of junior Systems Engineers within the Engineering team. Contribute to the successful achievement of engineering milestones as an integrated part of the Prime team. Support and advise sub-system design teams through their design reviews.* Travel within the UK and abroad to meet with our customers and industry partners.What you’ll bringRequired A degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM subject and strong numerical, analytical and design skills, with the ability to apply these to real world problems. Strong understanding of system and project lifecycles as applicable to delivery of sub-systems, technical and commercial baselines, and change control. Strong understanding of Systems Architecture activities as part of the Systems Lifecycle. Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and decision-making within projects involving design complexity and uncertainty. Strong experience of influencing system design and integration of a major system. Strong experience in stakeholder management within organisations and with customers (internal or external) in a high-pressure environment, pulling in technical expertise when and where appropriate. Experience of successfully passing Design Reviews and implementing potentially complex remedial actions with sub-contract equipment suppliers and Prime integration teams.Ideally Knowledge of military EW/radar passive and active RF. Strong understanding of systems integration and progressive assurance. Experience of making design decisions by trading-off alternate solution based on functionality, performance and cost.* Chartered engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)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. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.Security ClearanceThis 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: gb/en/security-and-vettingWhy join usAt 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 UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.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.Be part of something bigger - apply now!Primary Location:GB - SouthamptonAdditional Locations:GB - BasildonContract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Leonardo UK Ltd in Southampton seeks a Chief Project Engineer to lead the technical solution across naval RF/comms domains, deputising for the SDA and representing the company with customers to define technical solutions. You will ensure product design integrity, compliance, safety and lifecycle management across multi-disciplined teams. The role requires developing innovative system solutions, guiding Requirements, Test and Acceptance strategies, and delivering within budgets and timescales, #J-18808-Ljbffr

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