Systems Engineer - All Levels
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Occupation Type
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Job Description
Your Impact
At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world’s most advanced defence and security systems.
Your work could contribute to
Your Impact
At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world’s most advanced defence and security systems.
Your work could contribute to
- Radar systems for fighter jets like the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen
- GCAP – Future Generation Radar & Electro-Optical Targeting products
- Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems
- Laser target designators and ranging systems
- Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars
- Contributing to early-stage concept studies, investigating the impact of new technology on future platforms.
- Engage with stakeholders to translate operational needs into engineering solutions. Develop and integrate system functionality, considering hardware limitations and real-world constraints.
Problem Definition & Systems Thinking
- Break down complex engineering problems into structured, solvable components.
- Define clear system-level requirements based on stakeholder needs.
- Design and develop high-performance system architectures using model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Use Simulink, MATLAB, or synthetic environments to simulate and refine system behaviour.
- Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
- Develop multi-sensor data fusion and tracking capabilities for real-time applications.
- Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
- Design and execute verification & validation (V&V) strategies across the entire system lifecycle.
Collaboration & Leadership
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.
- Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
- Depending on experience, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and influence engineering roadmaps.
- Proven experience leading systems engineering projects from design to implementation.
- Be passionate about systems
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
- A science-based Honours degree or equivalent industry experience.
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.
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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Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations
GB - Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite
Additional Locations
GB - Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Onsite