Senior Systems Engineer

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security.

In the UK, Leonardo operates from 6 main sites (Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil) employing around 7,000 highly skilled people, 67% of whom hold highly skilled positions. The company makes a significant contribution to the UK economy with revenues of over £2bn, around 50% of which are in export. Our products and capabilities range from manufacturing world-leading helicopters, the design and integration of radars, avionics and advanced targeting systems, the provision of secure communications and cyber security solutions through to development of cutting-edge optronics that sees us support sectors as diverse as defence, documentaries and sports.

Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Luton / Lincoln

Our Luton and Lincoln teams are looking for talented, enthusiastic, and hardworking engineers from a range of disciplines, who wish to take the next step in their career. 

These roles would suit those with experience of Systems Engineering who wish to gain experience in a new domain, or those with a background in software or electronics who wish to apply their problem-solving ability at the whole-product level.

Working within a multi-disciplined team, you will be given responsibility for several aspects of the system-level design for our RF receiver and jamming systems installed on fast jet and UAV platforms.

As a Senior Engineer you would also be expected to mentor those within our growing population of Graduates and Apprentices.

You should have an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics and be able to demonstrate that you have a proactive approach to continuing professional development.

We will support your personal development with training and help you to work towards professional accreditation if you wish.

At Leonardo, we believe that our employees work best when they are able to achieve balance between work and other aspects of life. That’s why we are committed to designing policies and developing a working environment that promote the benefits and well-being of all our employees. Our benefits include:

• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous relocation package: We offer an excellent package to ease the move for people relocating for work.
• Award-winning pension scheme: Our multi-award-winning pension scheme includes generous employer contribution.
• Flexible working and additional flex-leave schemes: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including childcare voucher scheme: We encourage working parents to save money on childcare by offering them several advantageous facilities and vouchers.
• Maternity leave: We have very flexible working arrangements and advantageous Maternity Policy
• Paternity, parental, adoption and dependent leave: We care to ensure that we consider every aspect of your needs. All these policies are covered as part of our Work-Life Balance Policy.
• Learning & Development: We help assess your development needs in line with the role you wish to perform, and allow you to further develop your knowledge.
• Reserve Forces: We provide positive support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.

To Apply

If you believe you have the knowledge and experience to enhance our team, and would value the opportunity of working in a flexible and supportive environment across a variety of exciting domains, please upload your CV and cover letter below, once submitted your application is sent directly to the Leonardo HR Team.

You can email Kay Alexander the HR Manager for this role for an informal discussion - kay.alexander@leonardocompany.com

Security Clearance requirements – please consider before applying

You must be able to satisfy the necessary security clearance for the role applied for and meet a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.