At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop security systems for cutting-edge airborne communications.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a leader in the UK Defence Industry with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and access to 4,000+ online courses.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in communication systems and security protocols; relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your impact
Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UK’s Defence Industry and making impactful change? Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer to be responsible for the design and development of security related functionality required to support our next airborne communications system. This role will involve engaging with other areas of the project, the project security function, international partners and the customer. You will be working on real Engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products.
Responsibilities
- Management of system requirements.
- Feasibility studies to determine system architecture.
- Modelling of security functionality.
- Producing clear and concise technical documentation for your work.
- Support to the Project Engineering Lead to plan and develop work packages and subsequent reporting against these.
- Displaying good team working behaviours and taking a responsibility to manage your own work load in conjunction with the team.
- Engaging with customers and suppliers as necessary.
What you’ll bring
Required
- Experience in the development of military and/or civil communication systems.
- Experience in security protocols.
- Ability to produce detailed technical reports.
- Graduate degree in relevant engineering, mathematics or related scientific discipline.
Ideally
- Knowledge of embedded system development.
- Knowledge of firmware development.
- Knowledge of UK high grade requirements.
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 Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Why join us
- 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 and (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and ).
- 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.
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