Job Description
The opportunity
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for an experienced RAM Engineer to join our Supportability team.
The Supportability function has a unique position within our business as it is involved in all the stages of a programme, from initial development, production, customer support and repairs, and eventually disposal.
This role would suit someone with a background in Electronics Design, who is looking for a new challenge. We are looking to speak to anyone with an understanding of circuit diagrams and component selection.
What You’ll Do
- Influencing design through Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability analysis.
- Modelling product reliability and generating Functional Block Diagrams.
- Creating and maintaining Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)
- Understanding of failure detection methods including Built-In-Test (BIT)
- Advise on and develop Reliability Growth Tests and Finite Element Analyses
Working across the Radar and Advanced Targeting business areas you will be actively involved in analysing, assessing, and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy, and performance of the next generation of Leonardo products.
As a Supportability Engineer you will have the following responsibilities
Engaging with the Integrated Project Teams to deliver Supportability Engineering work packages in areas of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability.
Working closely with colleagues across multiple Engineering disciplines to implement reliability solutions on complex systems before they reach production.
What We Need From You
Ideally, you will have an Honours degree in engineering or a science-based discipline, and you will have worked in industry, defence, or have other relevant experience.
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.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations
GB - Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
