EO/IR Systems Engineer - Advanced Targeting

The Opportunity: Are you a systems Engineer looking to apply problem solving techniques to challenging projects? Would you like to diversify your skills across different products? We are seeking to recruit systems engineers to join our Electronics UK business. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering leading edge solutions to challenging projects. Advanced targeting covers all the Electro-Optic (EO) and Infrared (IR) projects being developed in Edinburgh, spanning lasers, imaging systems, detection and tracking, control systems, and navigation. The whole of the engineering lifecycle is covered, from early concept systems to products reaching their end of service. Systems engineers engage in every part of the lifecycle, and play a crucial role, ensuring the complete system performs above expectations.

Given the nature of the work at this level we can offer some custom working, however considerable on-site working is expected.

What you’ll do: As an EO/IR Systems Engineer, you will:

• Contribute to the requirement capture and management, definition, development, modelling, manufacture, test and verification of advanced EO/IR technologies and systems.
• Mentor early-career engineers in your immediate team, or across the business.
• Adopt, adhere to, and contribute to the improvement of defined engineering processes governing systems engineering across the full lifecycle.
• Work with other functions within Integrated Project Teams and across the sector in the design, build and delivery of the EOIR equipment.
• Collaborate with your peers in similar roles across the UK to promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering.

What we’re looking for: People with experience supporting the application of systems engineering applied to products in an EO/IR environment. You should have a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in systems engineering, physics, or a related technical discipline. Due to the nature of the tasks involved, you must be able to satisfy the necessary security clearance for the role and meet a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

We are looking for the following technical skills, in order of decreasing priority:

• Strong numerical, analytic, and critical thinking skills supporting “systems thinking.”
• Experience of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes.
• Relevant experience with EO/IR systems and technologies.
• Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle.

You must be eligible for full security clearance and may need to satisfy further UK eyes only and ITAR conditions.

Life at Leonardo: With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

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: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer 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.

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.

Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

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. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.