Project Engineering Manager - Test Solutions in London

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineering Manager to join the Test Engineering team, within the ISP sector, supporting three business areas: Comms and Force Protection, Mission Systems and Sensors. With a growing portfolio of development projects, this opportunity has become available. You will join the test engineering team on a permanent basis to lead & coordinate the Test Solution Delivery activities. This role will lead the tasking of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver the projects. The Engineering Manager will provide the engineering leadership and management in collaboration with the Technical Lead, to identify, develop, deliver and support the technical solution.

What you'll do as an Engineering Manager:

• Responsible for development, maintenance and enhancements of test capability to meet the needs of the product line.
• Own, develop and execute the strategy required to enable the test equipment to meet the Sector long term Business Plan in line with the Product Maturity & Capability Roadmap, Production Needs and Support requirements.
• Establish and prioritise forward load requirements and expand on the current multi-discipline team of permanent staff and outsourced resource.
• Management of the day-to-day project tasks of a multi-disciplined engineering team, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined.
• Create a positive working relationship with customers and partners, to deliver project capability.
• Establish and maintain good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT's, with the IPT leads, Project Managers, functional heads.
• Work closely with the Design Authorities and Systems Design Authorities (Chief Engineers) ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the design solutions meet the end user requirement, is reliable, fully documented and works within its designated environment.
• Ensure the design solution is compatible with the business area product road map.
• Control project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised.
• Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions.
• Capture candidate concept solutions, including the results of any trade off studies and end user engagement.

What we need from you:

• Degree qualified in a relevant Science / Technology / Engineering / Maths discipline or similar experience.
• Good knowledge of Test Solutions in a high tech environment.
• Ability to produce clear concise engineering plans.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Good schedule and budget control.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team-working skills.
• Knowledge of engineering lifecycle and business process.

Desirable:

• Experience in the military domain.
• Requirements elicitation and experience of projects involving software development.
• Development and certification of military equipment.
• New Product Introduction.
• Experience of electro-optic or RF products.
• Engineering or scientific degree qualification (or equivalent).

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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.

Benefits:

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Our employees are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.