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Job Description: Salary Range: £53,269 - £71,400 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. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineerto join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one or more platform engineering domains (e.g. cloud, virtualisation, automation, networking, or cyber tooling) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Cross-domain solutions: design and implementation of data transfer between security domains (e.g. high-to-low, restricted-to-enterprise) Secure data handling and policy enforcement (sanitisation, validation, filtering) Implementation of controlled and auditable data transfer mechanisms Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Design and assurance of secure data flows across trust boundaries Delivery within highly controlled / secure environments (e.g. cross-domain, air-gapped, defence) Desirable: Experience with cross-domain / secure transfer solutions (e.g. Opswat or similar) Data diode / one-way transfer architectures Integration with security tooling (SOC, SIEM, monitoring platforms) Performance and throughput optimisation for secure data transfer systems Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) 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) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: role can be based at one of our UK sites Yeovil. 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. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: 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. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description: Salary Range: £44,171 - £61,950 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. Your Impact Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead the delivery of critical platforms that protect national security? At Leonardo, our Senior Platform Engineers combine technical expertise with leadership, driving the design, integration, and support of complex systems that underpin our customers' missions. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Senior Platform Engineer Lead the design, build, and support of secure platforms on-premise and hybrid environments. Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting. Develop and review system architectures, low-level designs, and technical documentation. Integrate and test platform components, ensuring compliance with security and performance requirements. Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Platform Engineers and Technicians. Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to internal engineering standards. What you'll bring Strong technical ability with experience of delivering and supporting complex platforms. Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Confidence to take ownership of solutions and represent engineering in technical discussions. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems administration and support Virtualised infrastructure (VMware / Hyper-V) operation and maintenance Operational support of platform services (e.g. PAM, PKI, cross-domain solutions) in live environments Platform administration including patching, upgrades, configuration, and account management Monitoring, alerting, and incident response for platform services Incident and problem management, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting for operational tasks (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience supporting systems across the engineering lifecycle (transition into service, run, and improvement) Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: Experience supporting platforms such as CyberArk (PAM), PKI services, or cross-domain / secure transfer solutions Use of monitoring and alerting tools (e.g. SIEM, infrastructure monitoring platforms) ITIL-aligned service management practices (incident, problem, change) Automation of operational activities (scripts, scheduled jobs, runbooks) Experience working in high-availability or 24/7 service environments Integration with enterprise services (Active Directory, identity, logging, backup) Container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) 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) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. 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. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: 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. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite TPBN1_UKTJ

Software Assurance Engineer Location: Remote, Yeovil Rate: £70 p/h Umbrella Inside IR35 Duration: 6 Months initial The role primarily covers technical delivery for software and/or airborne electronic hardware, collectively referred to as Programmable Elements (PE), assurance activities on UK based helicopter programmes. The role of PE assurance is to provide independent technical evidence and argument for internally developed LH systems and supplier provided systems with PE to provide confidence that these systems have been developed to the required standards. The day-to-day activities will include review of supplier deliverables, attendance at design reviews, production of PE assurance reports, providing SME support to other LH departments and planning of future PE activity in support of management. Required and desirable skills as follows: • Extensive knowledge of DO-178B, DO-178C and DO-254. • Knowledge of other standards such as Def Stan 00-55, Def Stan 00-56 and ARP4754A a bonus. • A knowledge of aviation safety processes, including hazard analysis and the generation of safety cases, would be beneficial but not essential. • Ability to evaluate complex situations and systems and present well-reasoned recommendations based on information assimilated from a number of technical sources including documentation and expert advice. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to describe and summarise complex safety related considerations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. TPBN1_UKTJ

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Salary Range: £44,171 - £61,950 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. Your Impact Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and lead the delivery of critical platforms that protect national security? At Leonardo, our Senior Platform Engineers combine technical expertise with leadership, driving the design, integration, and support of complex systems that underpin our customers missions. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Senior Platform Engineer Lead the design, build, and support of secure platforms on-premise and hybrid environments. Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting. Develop and review system architectures, low-level designs, and technical documentation. Integrate and test platform components, ensuring compliance with security and performance requirements. Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Platform Engineers and Technicians. Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to internal engineering standards. What youll bring Strong technical ability with experience of delivering and supporting complex platforms. Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Confidence to take ownership of solutions and represent engineering in technical discussions. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Aria Suite) Design, build and operation of software-defined datacentre platforms Network virtualisation and micro-segmentation concepts (NSX, platform-integrated) Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Integration of compute, storage, and network layers into a unified platform Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VCP Certification Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines VxRail and hyper-converged infrastructure Automation of VCF lifecycle (patching, upgrades, deployment) Integration with enterprise identity and security services (AD, PKI, PAM) Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) 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 Governments Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. 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 worklife balance. • Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year., • Secure your Future: 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., • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning., • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships., • Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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 teamthey 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description: Salary Range: £44,171 - £58,000 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. Your impact Do you want to grow your career in network engineering and work on projects that safeguard the UK's most critical systems? At Leonardo, our Network Engineers are at the heart of designing, configuring, and supporting secure networks that keep our customers connected and protected. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. What you will do as a Senior Network Engineer Design, configure, and support network virtualisation solutions (e.g. VMware NSX) within secure and enterprise environments Take ownership of engineering delivery for one or more work packages, including planning, estimation, execution, and reporting. Develop and review high- and low-level network designs and technical documentation. Integrate and test network components, ensuring compliance with performance and security requirements. Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical leadership to Network Engineers and Technicians. Collaborate with stakeholders, project teams, and customers to ensure solutions meet requirements. Drive continuous improvement and contribute to engineering standards and governance. What you'll bring Strong experience in designing, configuring, and supporting network virtualisation platforms (e.g. NSX or similar) Ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities. Confidence to take ownership of solutions and represent networking in technical discussions. Core areas (must have): Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, QoS, VPNs, VLANs) Network virtualisation (NSX-T): design, configuration, and support of NSX-based networking environments Software-defined networking: implementation of logical switching, routing, and micro-segmentation Integration of NSX networking within virtualised and platform environments (e.g. VCF) Hands-on experience with Cisco or equivalent multi-vendor network equipment Network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation) Familiarity with virtualisation and cloud networking concepts Network monitoring, diagnostic, and analytics tools Understanding of ITIL and service management frameworks Delivery within secure / enterprise / defence environments Desirable: VMware NSX-T deep expertise and certification (or equivalent experience) VCF networking integration (vSphere, vSAN, Aria Suite) Overlay / underlay network design concepts Automation of network configuration (Ansible, Terraform, APIs) Integration with security tooling (SIEM, SOC platforms) Cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and hybrid connectivity Experience working in secure or regulated environments 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) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: Location This role will be based at one of our UK sites - Yeovil. 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

The Opportunity We're supporting a leading name in rotary-wing aircraft company who are looking to bring in an E3 / EMC Engineer to support a range of current and future helicopter programmes. This is a full lifecycle role, giving you exposure from early-stage design through to testing, certification, and in-service support across multiple platforms (including conventional helicopters, tiltrotors, and UAS). The Role You'll join a specialist E3 team responsible for ensuring aircraft systems operate safely and reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting design and integration of electrical/electronic systems with EMC considerations • Planning and executing EMC / E3 verification and testing (lab, ground, and flight trials) • Producing compliance documentation (test plans, reports, analysis, certification evidence) • Supporting qualification and certification activities • Working closely with cross-functional teams (systems, avionics, safety, mechanical) • Investigating and resolving EM-related issues across the product lifecycle What They're Looking For Essential: • Experience in E3 / EMC engineering within aerospace or other safety-critical industries • Strong understanding of areas such as: o EMC o HIRF / Lightning Effects o EMP / Environmental effects • Experience supporting design, development, and verification activities • Ability to produce and review technical documentation • Strong communication skills across engineering teams Desirable: • Aerospace background (rotary-wing highly beneficial) • Experience working with certification bodies such as: o EASA o FAA • Knowledge of standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411 • Exposure to systems engineering lifecycle and tools (e.g. DOORS) • Experience with EM simulation tools TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description: Salary Range: £53,269 - £71,400 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. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking a Principal Platform Engineerto join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) design and implementation Certificate lifecycle management (issuance, renewal, revocation) Integration of PKI with enterprise platforms (Active Directory, applications, devices) Understanding of cryptographic principles and secure communications Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Design and assurance of trust models and certificate usage across systems Delivery within highly controlled / secure environments (e.g. defence, air-gapped) Desirable: Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, identity, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) (e.g. Thales) Cross-domain / secure communications environments Automation of certificate management at scale Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) 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) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: role can be based at one of our UK sites Yeovil. 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. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: 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. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description: Salary Range: £53,269 - £71,400 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. Your Impact Are you ready to take on complex technical challenges at the forefront of cyber and platform engineering? At Leonardo, our Principal Platform Engineers (Technical Specialist Path) are hands-on experts who shape the design, integration, and delivery of secure platforms that keep our customers' missions running. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Leonardo UK is seeking aPrincipal Platform Engineer to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on delivering, maintaining, and improving platform and systems engineering solutions that underpin critical defence, government and public sector services. What you will do as a Principal Platform Engineer Act as the technical authority on one of our platform engineering domains (e.g. virtualisation) providing specialist domain expertise to projects and programmes. Lead the design and implementation of secure platforms across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and interpret complex customer requirements to drive system design and architecture. Develop high- and low-level designs, ensuring alignment with secure-by-design principles. Take ownership of technical delivery within work packages, including planning, estimation, and progress reporting. Mentor, coach, and develop junior and senior engineers, raising technical capability across the community. Provide input to technology strategies, feasibility studies, and innovation projects. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and justifying design decisions. What you'll bring Extensive technical expertise across multiple platform domains, with a track record of delivering secure solutions. The ability to balance hands-on engineering with technical leadership and mentorship. A problem-solving mindset, able to innovate and recommend the best approach for complex challenges. Core areas (must have): Windows and Linux operating systems Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Privileged Access Management concepts and implementation (CyberArk or similar) Secure credential storage, rotation, and access control models Integration of PAM into enterprise platforms and services Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls) Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform) Knowledge of cyber security controls and accreditation requirements Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle Design and implementation of privileged access models across complex systems Delivery within highly controlled / secure environments (e.g. air-gapped, defence) Desirable: Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Infrastructure as Code Experience integrating enterprise services (Active Directory, PKI, monitoring, SIEM) Hands-on use of DevSecOps tools and CI/CD pipelines Automation of account onboarding/offboarding (API-driven) Integration with SIEM / SOC tooling for audit and monitoring Containerisation platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) Experience working with enterprise identity and access management solutions 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) will apply. This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to starting. For more information and guidance please visit: role can be based at one of our UK sites Yeovil. 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. Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: 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. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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! #LI-CYBER Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite TPBN1_UKTJ

Avionics Systems Engineer Location: Yeovil, 3 days a week on site Duration: 6 Months Rate circa £65 ph Ltd Outside IR35 Responsible for the definition, design, development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service engineering support for avionics and mission Subsystems. The role offers significant variety and could include, however, will include a number of the aspects outlined below: Capture of requirements for Subsystems and the scheming of optimal solutions, including consideration of safety and airworthiness aspects. Leading and undertaking detailed design and specification of Subsystems, including the preparation of requirements specifications and statements of work for vendor products or internal software developments. Leading the execution of detailed design analysis and trade-off studies to support the evaluation of alternative solutions. Use of computer tools, prototyping, simulation and analysis techniques, where appropriate, to assess system performance. Monitoring of internal software development / vendor engineering activities that support Aircraft and Mission System development. Presentation of Avionic and Mission Systems aspects at aircraft Design Reviews. Leading the planning and executing test and integration activities to support system development and qualification. Leading the production of documentation to support airworthiness clearance and qualification of Aircraft and Mission Systems, including security and cyber considerations. Leading the development of flight test activities for avionic and mission subsystems. Providing support to aircraft production and clearance activities. Leading and undertaking technology research tasks associated with avionic and mission systems. Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices and developing engineers. The activities will potentially encompass all Subsystem projects, from minor system modifications to the development of new systems, new approaches and new architectures. The role is varied and could be necessitate the individual providing technical leadership with responsibility for a specific technology, a group of technologies or a small technical team discharging a broader set of objectives. The activities are heavily dependent on specialist vendor organisations / internal software development teams and require close co-operation with Core Engineering specialists and other areas of the Company that are involved in system procurement. This may also include fostering cross-geographic relationships. TPBN1_UKTJ

Certification Engineer - Initial Airworthiness Location: Yeovil Job Type: Contract, full-time hours, 3 days per week on site Primary Industry: Aerospace and Aviation Secondary Industry: Engineering Salary: £50 - £55 per hour Important: Please ensure your application clearly evidences experience in Initial Airworthiness Job Description The role of Certification Engineer - Initial Airworthiness is to ensure that aerospace products comply with applicable airworthiness standards and regulatory requirements throughout the development and certification phases. The post holder is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing certification activities related to initial airworthiness, supporting the successful introduction of aircraft or components into service. This includes liaising with certification authorities, reviewing technical documentation, and managing compliance evidence. Job Duties Develop and implement certification plans and strategies for initial airworthiness in accordance with relevant regulatory frameworks. Analyse and interpret airworthiness standards and regulations to ensure full compliance. Review engineering designs, test plans, and reports to verify conformity with certification requirements. Coordinate with design, test, quality, and production teams to resolve certification issues and facilitate approvals. Prepare and present technical reports and certification documentation for submission to regulatory authorities. Participate in audits, inspections, and certification reviews conducted by regulatory bodies. Monitor and track certification progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in airworthiness regulations, standards, and industry best practises. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to certification processes and compliance management. Required Qualifications Recognised degree or higher qualification in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Proven experience in aerospace certification, specifically initial airworthiness. Comprehensive understanding of relevant airworthiness regulations, such as EASA CS, UK CAA CAP standards, or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in certification planning, compliance assessment, and documentation preparation. Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for regulatory correspondence and technical reporting. Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines within a project environment. Education Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. Further professional training or certification in airworthiness or certification engineering is advantageous. Experience At least five years' experience in aerospace certification engineering, with a focus on initial airworthiness. Hands-on experience working with regulatory authorities and navigating the certification process for aircraft or aerospace components. Proven track record of delivering certification projects on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Knowledge and Skills In-depth knowledge of airworthiness certification processes and regulatory requirements within the aerospace industry. Familiarity with design assurance levels, safety assessments, and compliance demonstration methods. Ability to interpret and apply technical standards and regulatory guidance. Strong organisational and project management capabilities. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external regulatory bodies. Competent use of standard office software and specialised engineering tools. Preferred Qualifications Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution. Experience with military or civil aircraft certification processes. Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practises. Previous involvement in product certification programmes from concept phase through to entry into service. Working Conditions Full-time contract role, typically based within an aerospace engineering environment. Work predominantly office-based with occasional visits to manufacturing or test facilities as required. Standard working hours apply, with possible flexibility to meet project deadlines. Occasional travel may be necessary to liaise with regulatory authorities or attend project meetings. TPBN1_UKTJ

The Opportunity We’re supporting a leading name in rotary-wing aircraft company who are looking to bring in an E3 / EMC Engineer to support a range of current and future helicopter programmes. This is a full lifecycle role, giving you exposure from early-stage design through to testing, certification, and in-service support across multiple platforms (including conventional helicopters, tiltrotors, and UAS). The Role You’ll join a specialist E3 team responsible for ensuring aircraft systems operate safely and reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting design and integration of electrical/electronic systems with EMC considerations • Planning and executing EMC / E3 verification and testing (lab, ground, and flight trials) • Producing compliance documentation (test plans, reports, analysis, certification evidence) • Supporting qualification and certification activities • Working closely with cross-functional teams (systems, avionics, safety, mechanical) • Investigating and resolving EM-related issues across the product lifecycle What They’re Looking For Essential: • Experience in E3 / EMC engineering within aerospace or other safety-critical industries • Strong understanding of areas such as: o EMC o HIRF / Lightning Effects o EMP / Environmental effects • Experience supporting design, development, and verification activities • Ability to produce and review technical documentation • Strong communication skills across engineering teams Desirable: • Aerospace background (rotary-wing highly beneficial) • Experience working with certification bodies such as: o EASA o FAA • Knowledge of standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-461, DEF STAN 59-411 • Exposure to systems engineering lifecycle and tools (e.g. DOORS) • Experience with EM simulation tools

Certification Engineer - Initial Airworthiness Location: Yeovil Job Type: Contract, full-time hours, 3 days per week on site Primary Industry: Aerospace and Aviation Secondary Industry: Engineering Salary: £50 - £55 per hour Important: Please ensure your application clearly evidences experience in Initial Airworthiness Job Description The role of Certification Engineer - Initial Airworthiness is to ensure that aerospace products comply with applicable airworthiness standards and regulatory requirements throughout the development and certification phases. The post holder is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing certification activities related to initial airworthiness, supporting the successful introduction of aircraft or components into service. This includes liaising with certification authorities, reviewing technical documentation, and managing compliance evidence. Job Duties Develop and implement certification plans and strategies for initial airworthiness in accordance with relevant regulatory frameworks. Analyse and interpret airworthiness standards and regulations to ensure full compliance. Review engineering designs, test plans, and reports to verify conformity with certification requirements. Coordinate with design, test, quality, and production teams to resolve certification issues and facilitate approvals. Prepare and present technical reports and certification documentation for submission to regulatory authorities. Participate in audits, inspections, and certification reviews conducted by regulatory bodies. Monitor and track certification progress, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in airworthiness regulations, standards, and industry best practises. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to certification processes and compliance management. Required Qualifications Recognised degree or higher qualification in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Proven experience in aerospace certification, specifically initial airworthiness. Comprehensive understanding of relevant airworthiness regulations, such as EASA CS, UK CAA CAP standards, or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in certification planning, compliance assessment, and documentation preparation. Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for regulatory correspondence and technical reporting. Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines within a project environment. Education Bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. Further professional training or certification in airworthiness or certification engineering is advantageous. Experience At least five years’ experience in aerospace certification engineering, with a focus on initial airworthiness. Hands-on experience working with regulatory authorities and navigating the certification process for aircraft or aerospace components. Proven track record of delivering certification projects on time and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Knowledge and Skills In-depth knowledge of airworthiness certification processes and regulatory requirements within the aerospace industry. Familiarity with design assurance levels, safety assessments, and compliance demonstration methods. Ability to interpret and apply technical standards and regulatory guidance. Strong organisational and project management capabilities. Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external regulatory bodies. Competent use of standard office software and specialised engineering tools. Preferred Qualifications Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution. Experience with military or civil aircraft certification processes. Knowledge of systems engineering principles and practises. Previous involvement in product certification programmes from concept phase through to entry into service. Working Conditions Full-time contract role, typically based within an aerospace engineering environment. Work predominantly office-based with occasional visits to manufacturing or test facilities as required. Standard working hours apply, with possible flexibility to meet project deadlines. Occasional travel may be necessary to liaise with regulatory authorities or attend project meetings

Seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading aerospace engineering environment in Yeovil, supporting the delivery of complex systems across ECS, Hydraulics and Life Support programmes. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of engineering projects from customer request through to final delivery, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and OEMs. Role: Project Engineer - Aerospace (Contract) Location: Yeovil, Somerset. Hybrid after initial onboarding Hourly rate: £30-£35 per hour PAYE Contract: Potentially 6 Months Temp to become permanent Shift: Monday-Friday. 37 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept applications from UK or NATO country passport holders due to the nature of the work. Main responsibilities: Manage projects end-to-end: requirements - proposal - delivery Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones Collate and interpret customer/OEM requirements Coordinate with technical teams and external suppliers Review supplier quotes, manage estimations and purchase orders Monitor progress to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery Lead design reviews, documentation approval, and submissions Identify and manage risks and mitigation plans Build strong stakeholder relationships across the programme Ideal candidate profile: 4-5 years' experience in aerospace project engineering HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Strong understanding of the full engineering lifecycle Experience with suppliers and integrated supply chains Familiarity with project planning tools (e.g. MS Project) Excellent communication and coordination skills Confident running and delivering engineering projects independently BPSS clearance, DBS check & Drug Screening required prior to starting UK or NATO passport holders only due to project restrictions If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately. Due to the number of applications, we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Line Up Aviation is a recruitment agency

Avionics Systems Engineer Location: Yeovil, 3 days a week on site Duration: 6 Months Rate circa £65 ph Ltd Outside IR35 Responsible for the definition, design, development, integration, testing, qualification and in-service engineering support for avionics and mission Subsystems. The role offers significant variety and could include, however, will include a number of the aspects outlined below: Capture of requirements for Subsystems and the scheming of optimal solutions, including consideration of safety and airworthiness aspects. Leading and undertaking detailed design and specification of Subsystems, including the preparation of requirements specifications and statements of work for vendor products or internal software developments. Leading the execution of detailed design analysis and trade-off studies to support the evaluation of alternative solutions. Use of computer tools, prototyping, simulation and analysis techniques, where appropriate, to assess system performance. Monitoring of internal software development / vendor engineering activities that support Aircraft and Mission System development. Presentation of Avionic and Mission Systems aspects at aircraft Design Reviews. Leading the planning and executing test and integration activities to support system development and qualification. Leading the production of documentation to support airworthiness clearance and qualification of Aircraft and Mission Systems, including security and cyber considerations. Leading the development of flight test activities for avionic and mission subsystems. Providing support to aircraft production and clearance activities. Leading and undertaking technology research tasks associated with avionic and mission systems. Provide mentoring and guidance to apprentices and developing engineers. The activities will potentially encompass all Subsystem projects, from minor system modifications to the development of new systems, new approaches and new architectures. The role is varied and could be necessitate the individual providing technical leadership with responsibility for a specific technology, a group of technologies or a small technical team discharging a broader set of objectives. The activities are heavily dependent on specialist vendor organisations / internal software development teams and require close co-operation with Core Engineering specialists and other areas of the Company that are involved in system procurement. This may also include fostering cross-geographic relationships

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on behalf of our Aerospace client’s based in Yeovil, on an initial 6-month contract. Mechanical Design Engineer - CSW - Why would you want this role? our client is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military space and airport operations. The Aerospace Yeovil site includes Integrated Supply Chain operations and Engineering & Technology as well as other support functions. It specializes in several product lines including environmental control systems, life support systems and control and data systems. What are we looking for? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, and motivated individual to join our site in Yeovil as a Design Engineer. The appointed individual will need to be able to support the development of concept designs including supporting analysis, with a keen awareness of manufacturing methodologies and a mind on cost. Additionally, the role will also require detail design work and processing of engineering changes. Working as part of the design team, the Design Engineer has the responsibility for the detailed design of new products, together with all drawings and associated project documentation. You will be working on complex aerospace engineering projects across a variety of remits including Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Life Support Systems (LSS). Principal responsibilities will be to: Work in accordance with procedures and design standards and to contribute to developing best working practices. Be responsible for the completion of drawing packs and any other supporting documentation include drawings and any associated tolerance analyses. To liaise with production engineering and production planning in order to achieve a design/detail package best suited to production. Be committed to delivering against project schedules and meeting project milestones whilst working within a multi project team environment. Attributes/Skills Required/Sought: Customer aware and a strong results focused work ethic Desirable to have at least 2 years' experience of design, ideally in the field of precision components. Ideally Experience with 3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX. Basic understanding of configuration control Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Knowledge of six sigma and lean would be an advantage Knowledge of machining and other manufacturing techniques advantageous Ability to work in a flexible environment and stretch themselves beyond their comfort zone Experience/Education Required/Sought: A mechanical engineer / designer competent in the use of both 2D and 3D CAD. The ideal candidate should be degree qualified though this is not essential and would not prevent success where candidates have the right skills, experience and motivation. Experience of small component design, design for manufacture principles and fine tolerance components is desirable. Drugs Screening Required. If this role is of interest, please apply below or contact Brooklyn on (phone number removed) or (url removed)