Avionic Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Salary Range:

Engineer £37k - £42k

Senior Engineer £44k - £50k

Principal Engineer £53k - £60k

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.

Are you an Avionic Systems Engineer looking for your next career move?

At Leonardo Helicopters we are responsible for the design of the complete air vehicle and working within the team you will have the ability to participate in all phases of the product design life cycle from participating in leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.

Your impact

As an Avionic Systems Engineer you get to work across a range of helicopter platforms including conventional helicopters and uncrewed air systems. You'll be responsible for the design, verification & support of avionics systems, from initial design through to supporting flight test programmes.

For the awareness of internal applicants only, we will consider candidates at JFF level 4, 5 and 6.

What you’ll do as an Avionic Systems Engineer:

As part of the Systems Engineering Team you will define, instigate and execute the activities required to design, develop and qualify avionic systems in response to specific customer requirements.

• You will work closely with customers to derive system level requirements

What you’ll bring

• Engineering Degree in a relevant subject (Electrical / Electronics / Aeronautical) or equivalent experience
• A proven background in developing avionics in an aerospace environment (civil or military)
• A specific in-depth knowledge and recent experience in the design, development, integration and qualification of avionics systems (civil or military)
• A knowledge and appreciation of the full Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Experience of avionics interface protocols, e.g. ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553B, Ethernet/AFDX
• Experience of creating and editing systems documentation
• Ability to communicate equally across multi-functional teams and at all levels

Advantageous in this role are:

• Experience of integration, qualification and certification of the latest Cockpit Display, Communications, Navigation, Mission or Armament systems.
• Experience in the application of Cyber risk evaluation and assurance requirements for aerospace.
• Experience of aerospace standards, e.g. DEF STAN 970, ARP-4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254.
• Experience in the development of avionics system architectures.
• Knowledge and experience of the challenges associated with uncrewed systems.

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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

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

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

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

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

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

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