Project Engineer or Manager- Engineering in Basildon, Essex

Job Description: Your ImpactA Project Chief Engineer (Systems Design Authority) is required to join the Sensors business sector in Leonardo, covering electro-optic systems and precision guidance products. Within the Sensors business sector, the projects are diverse and exciting, well suited to a dynamic and driven individual, with a passion for innovation and a keen interest in the defence industry. There is a portfolio of work that covers core products that have been in service for a number of years, but also product and technology developments, which support the future growth of our business. The opportunity to be involved as a Project Chief Engineer represents a chance to be at the heart of a range of technologies and exciting projects across the full engineering lifecycle. In this role, you will support the project teams within the Sensors sector, giving them technical guidance and assurance oversight. Using your experience and authority to provide technical leadership, you will help teams to find the appropriate approach to managing technical risk to help ensure our developments offer maximum value to our customers. As Chief Engineer, you will ensure the governance and quality for the delivery of the equipment and lead the technical direction of all aspects of the solution delivery including adherence to safety and security regulations. Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders. What you will doOwn the technical solution for all phases of the solution development by representing Leonardo with external stakeholders and representing the Line of Business with internal stakeholders to ensure all elements of Product development are considered as part of the integrated solutionAs part of the product integrity delivery team keep up to date on related processes and requirementsWork closely with development teams and supply chain to ensure that the overall solution meets the End Users need by understanding their Concept of Use and OperationEnsure the products are compliant with any performance, legislative and contractual requirements, with a strategy for completing a set of traceable evidenceSupport the team in guiding them to assemble appropriate evidence and stakeholder engagement to the approval of Design Integrity certification process. Ensure robust quality, performance, cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and then to establish the technical solution coherent with the agreed budgets and timescalesChair design reviews on Products, Systems and Services to ensure they are technically sound and compliant with the Company's approach to lifecycle managementProvide technical direction, control, evaluation and recommendations with respect to risks and opportunitiesEnsure a high-level strategy for requirements matched to traceable evidence is set in place and executed consistently across the products and projectsLead and Mentor the technical team to enable a cost-effective design programme and product solution resultsManage and communicate issues and opportunities to the engineering management, and design integrity groupDefine strategic capability improvements and cost versus performance initiatives, working with colleagues to generate development roadmapsWhat you will bringYou will have proven experience in a similar senior role and a solid working knowledge Electronic and Optical systems. Experience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management. As a particular focus area for this role, the candidate should have experience and competence in the field of semi-active laser guidance. Experience with laser guidance concepts of operation, including designation schemes such as STANAG 3733Familiarity with laser physics and propagationDetailed knowledge of photodiode detectors and analogue electronics operating across an ultra-low noise and wide dynamic range regimeDetailed knowledge of embedded signal processingThis is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. 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. Secure your Future: Benefit from our 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).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. 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. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Full time