Lead Systems Engineer (BLOS)

Basildon, England, United Kingdom

12/10/2024

Job Description

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to take on the role of Design Authority for the delivery of a SATCOM communications subsystem.

This role is within the Comms & Force Protection (C&FP) business group and will focus on delivering a complex system involving antennas, RF and digital electronics, firmware, and software.

A fantastic opportunity offering career progression within a leading technology company and not to mention an award winning salary package.

About The Role

As Lead Systems Engineer you will work alongside the Systems Design Authority as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products. The Design Authority will need to be a talented and experienced engineer, familiar with working on complex RF electronic sensor systems.

Key responsibilities include;

• Represent (supported by Subject Matter Experts) the company when engaging with customers to define the technical solution.
• Maintain independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company procedures are adhered to.
• Meet technical requirements through all phases of design and integration.
• Develop test plans, specifications, and procedures and oversee testing activities.
• Responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders.
• Lead, guide, and mentor the multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaise and cooperate with the Project Managers, Project Engineering Managers/Leads and other Design Authorities to resolve technical, project, or resource conflicts.
  
  

The role offers the following to the successful candidate;

• Advanced Technology Ability to contribute to the development of market-leading technology and product development, providing advanced capability and protection to air platforms.
• Continuous Learning Whether it’s EW, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring.
• Teamwork You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
• Connections You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK.
  
  

About You

You will have proven experience as a Design Authority (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Maths, or Science subject or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience and good technical understanding of antennas and RF based sensor systems, ideally within the SATCOM domain.
• Experience of design lifecycle; design, development, testing, integration, and acceptance.
• The ability to analyze and specify system requirements.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially aware.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  
  

The Following Experience/skills Are Very Desirable

• Experience of working in the defense electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.
• Experience of working with UK MOD (e.g. RAF, DSTL, DE&S)
• An understanding of the deployment of airborne military platforms, systems and operation within the enterprise environment.
• An understanding of radar-guided surface-to-air missile systems, and other radar-based threats.
• Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution.
  
  

All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information. For more information and guidance, please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What We Offer

A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award winning benefits package that includes;

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays Up to 45 days holiday! …25 days, plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Bonus Scheme
  
  

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

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

Primary Location

GB - Basildon

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid