Overview
In this role you will support and execute integration, ground and flight test trials of Leonardo EW systems, shaping their deployment worldwide. You will work within a cross-functional team to verify requirements, document trials, and lead installation and commissioning on end-user platforms. The position blends hands-on testing with engineering support during development and delivery phases, contributing to secure, mission-ready EW capabilities. The opportunity offers hybrid work, strong career development, and a clear path to impact in complex, safety-critical programs.
Pay / Benefits
- generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days
- pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- mental health support and financial advice
- free access to 4,000+ online courses (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning)
- refer a friend bonus
- flexible benefits up to 500/year (healthcare, dental, discounts)
Responsibilities
- Capture trials requirements with bid teams and ensure alignment with budgets
- Produce cost estimates for trials
- Review trial requirements against budgets and platform environments
- Support Design Review process and Vendor Certification
- Lead installation of products on end-user platforms
- Lead commissioning and acceptance phases post-delivery
- Provide trials support (platform integrator, coordinator, operator or observer) during land, air and sea trials
- Book test ranges and align trials with plans
- Supply trials data for analysis
- Participate in trials (up to 3 weeks per activity)
- Produce trial documentation (plans, ICDs, installation procedures, user manuals, risk assessments, schedules, reports, lessons learned)
Key requirements
- Background in electronics, system integration, testing or qualification
- Strong customer focus
- Strong IT skills including diagnostic tools and MS Office
- Experience in electronics industry or trial support desirable but not essential
- Willingness to learn and adaptable attitude
- Security clearance requirements (BPSS, NSV, SC/DV) per UK standards
- customer focus
- willingness to learn
- proactive problem-solving
- electronics
- system integration
- testing and qualification
Principal Systems Engineer (Trials) in Luton employer: Leonardo DRS
Leonardo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Campaign Manager, you'll thrive in a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits including an award-winning pension scheme and access to over 4,000 online courses. With flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion, Leonardo empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sector while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
