Lead System Engineer - Risk Management in Midlothian, Scotland

Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world’s most advanced defence and security systems. Next generation ESCAN radars are now in full scale production and being delivered to our customer on the front-line, where we strive to provide key functionality and capability to meet the customer operational requirements.

We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the operational evaluation for the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 (ESCAN) radar against the operational Fitness for Purpose (FFP) criteria. The Lead Systems Engineer will lead a team responsible for:

• Product gap analysis against operationally relevant scenarios
• Problem Report identification and sentencing
• Problem Report prioritisation
• Identifying when maturity goals are met
• Supporting compliance statements against the Specification
• Co-ordinate the agile ‘on-train’ maturity assessment activities through the Product Manager and technical leadership team, which will be delivered by those SMEs
• Planning and presentation of maturity point reviews with key internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying clear gaps in product maturity and support the sentencing of SySPRs

As Lead Systems Engineer, you will work within the Typhoon delivery sector, leading and co-ordinating the Leonardo UK Systems Engineering activity for evaluating the Mk0 radar product maturity for the Entry-Into-Service product. There are two software development releases planned to deliver an operationally capable radar that meets the specification. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and able to define and lead activities for producing maturity metrics and analysis tools to present product maturity to the Chief Engineer and Technical Director to ensure that we focus on the correct changes to meet FFP and compliance objectives. In the role you will report to the Leonardo UK Chief Systems Engineer.

Familiarity with the principles of Pulsed Doppler radar waveform design and signal processing implementation. Experience of data analysis from radar flight trials. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to obtain SC security clearance and work within UKEO and US ITAR TAA restrictions. Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities, with a demonstrable ability to make, and help teams make, timely decisions.

What else would help:

• A 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering or science-based honours degree
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable
• Experience of the application of the regulatory environment for airborne products
• Experience of delivering training and awareness courses
• Matlab, Simulink, Siemens Teamcenter, IBM DOORS

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). 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.

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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.