At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in developing cutting-edge radar systems for defence and aerospace.
- Company: Leonardo, a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a focus on diversity and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make an impact on advanced radar technology and work with top-tier professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in Systems Engineering and expertise in radar systems.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 48000 £ per year.
Salary Range:
- Systems Engineer £38,000 - £48,000
- Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000
- Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000
- Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact:
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to work on some of the most complex and high-performance radar systems in the world? At Leonardo, we are looking for professionals who can hit the ground running, applying their expertise to deliver next-generation fire control radar capabilities to our world leading customers.
What you will do as a Fire Control Radar Systems Engineer:
You will work on advanced radar systems at various stages of their lifecycle, contributing to one or more of the following programmes:
- Typhoon ECRS Mk0 radar system (electronic scan)
- Typhoon ECRS M-Scan radar system (mechanical scan)
- Typhoon ECRS Mk2 radar system (next generation)
- Saab Gripen radar systems
What you'll bring:
We are seeking experienced Systems Engineers with a proven track record with at least some of these essential skillsets:
- Systems Engineering disciplines:
- Problem definition
- Systems Architecture
- Synthetic Environments
- Performance Modelling
- Verification and Validation
- System of Systems
- Domain specialisms:
- Digital signal processing
- RF systems
- Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
- Real time data simulation/generation
- Technical expertise with tools and methods:
- Matlab
- IBM DOORS
- MBSE
- Radar Control
If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced radar systems in the world, we want to hear from you.
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).
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.
- 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.
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 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite
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At Leonardo, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including generous leave, a robust pension scheme, and access to extensive learning resources, our Edinburgh location provides a dynamic environment for Systems Engineers to thrive while contributing to cutting-edge radar systems. Join us to be part of a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, where your skills will make a meaningful impact.
