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Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers.

You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App and our in-store devices, to enhance the customer experience and ensure they get the products they want when they need them.

We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.

We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers.

Leonardo Future Combat Air (FCA) are looking for an open‑minded, collaborative Digital Engineering Integration Product Owner with a breadth of experience to help deliver and integrate the Digital Engineering/Digital Thread Enabling Capabilities required to support the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Design and Development phase. GCAP is an international collaboration between the UK, Japan and Italy developing a 6th generation Future Combat Air platform that will enter service in the mid‑2030s. In the UK, this platform is known as Tempest and will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet. Leonardo UK (LEUK) plays a leading role in the development and delivery of airborne sensors and communications capabilities for GCAP. Fundamental to delivering these capabilities is the provision of the right tools, capability and facilities. GCAP is an international and collaborative programme, and the operating framework makes it essential that a Single Source of Truth (SSoT) is developed for the products. • Be the Product Development Lead for the Digital Engineering Integration team that will help modernise and optimise LEUK’s approach to end‑to‑end product development on GCAP., • Be accountable for the delivering of the Digital Engineering Integration Programme Backlog, leading specialist scrum teams comprised of, • Product Owner, providing direction and prioritising team activities., • Scrum Master, responsible for empowering the Scrum team, removing impediments, improving productivity and acting as an Agile coach., • Development Team members who complete the work on the programme backlog., • Work closely with the Enablers Chief Systems Engineer to lead the definition of future‑state Digital Engineering Capabilities – including Digital Environment/Digital Thread definition, PLM/ALM modernisation, Model‑Based Engineering adoption and connected Digital Engineering Ecosystems., • Own the Digital Engineering Capability Product Roadmap which includes identifying Digital Engineering Capabilities and demonstrating measurable value., • Accountable for deliverables and outputs such as User Needs Specification, Digital Engineering Roadmaps, etc., • Be responsible for liaising with GCAP Industry Partners to ensure the needs of the Programme are understood and actioned., • Apply problem definition to identify inefficiencies, capability gaps, and opportunities for Digital Engineering Capabilities., • Translate strategic objectives from the GCAP Digital Engineering Strategy into actionable transformation roadmaps and technology implementation plans., • Manage stakeholder expectations, facilitate executive‑level discussions on Digital Engineering Capabilities, and drive alignment across GCAP Industry Partners through to LED UK cross‑functional teams., • Work closely with the internal Future Factory and Engineering Function to shape and deliver complex Digital Engineering Capabilities such as the Digital Engineering Environment, Digital Thread and Advanced Product Lifecycle Management technologies to accelerate innovation and drive measurable programme outcomes., • Excellent communication skills with all levels of hierarchy and across cultures., • Ability to influence and inspire trust in others., • Be able to lead stakeholder engagement and facilitate technical discussions., • Adept at navigating cross‑functional environments, translating business requirements into scalable enabling solutions that drive operational efficiency and innovation., • A strong background in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, with a solid grasp of multidisciplinary principles and system‑level thinking., • The ability to work effectively even in the presence of uncertainty., • Proactive problem‑solving approaches that seek win‑win solutions., • Significant engineering experience on large, complex programmes., • A breadth of engineering experience and a good understanding of engineering functions, projects and processes., • Familiarity with latest Digital Engineering Technologies, Methods and Trends., • Demonstratable experience of building and executing models using engineering tools related to Systems Modelling, PLM, CAD/CAE, Simulation or Requirements Management., • Experience of Agile/Scrum Development Methodologies., • Proven technical expertise and management on Defence programmes and full knowledge and experience of other related disciplines., • Knowledge and experience of Digital Engineering/Digital Threads and Digital Twins., • Understanding of financial management and impacts on programmes., • Experience in a “customer‑facing” role., • Experience of interaction with senior external personnel on significant engineering matters often requiring coordination between organisations., • Understand how engineering is delivered by Leonardo UK. 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 will include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC). For more information and guidance please visit . As part of the security clearance for this role you must have sole UK nationality to apply. • 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. 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! GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane GB – Basildon, GB – Edinburgh, GB – Lincoln, GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300, GB – Newcastle, GB – Southampton Permanent Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

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