## Project Engineering LeadApply: GB - Edinburgh: Full time: Posted Today: R0032574**Job Description:****Your impact**Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a skilled team in a time of significant growth in an AESA Radar sector, based in our Edinburgh offices? At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, delivering mission-critical systems that underpin some of the world’s most advanced defence and security capabilities. We are seeking an Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to play a central role in the development of the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 Typhoon Radar Processor - the core computing platform driving next-generation radar performance.This role is focused on technical leadership, system-level design, and architectural definition, guiding a design and implementation team in delivering robust, high-performance solutions. You will shape how capability is realised within the processor architecture, with implementation primarily realised through FPGA-based designs. This is a rare opportunity to influence a flagship programme and deliver evolutionary capability in a rapidly changing threat environment. As the PEL for the ECRS MK2 Processor you will :* Lead and inspire a high-performing team of engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and delivery leadership across complex work packages.* Take ownership of architectural design decisions for processor subsystems, ensuring alignment with system-level requirements and long-term capability evolution.* Work collaboratively across Systems, Software, and Hardware domains to translate high-level requirements into coherent, implementable designs.* Drive the adoption of modern engineering approaches, tools, and design methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and reuse.* Provide oversight of design artefacts and ensure solutions meet performance, timing, and certification requirements for airborne systems.* Lead integration planning and support system bring-up, ensuring end-to-end coherence of the processor within the wider radar system.* Manage delivery commitments, balancing technical risk, schedule, and cost, while maintaining engineering excellence. **What you’ll bring*** Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical
Project Engineering Lead in Edinburgh employer: Leonardo S.p.A.
Leonardo UK is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers employees to tackle complex technical challenges in the aerospace sector. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, flexible working options, and extensive learning opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance global safety. Located in Edinburgh, this role provides a unique chance to be part of a diverse team dedicated to shaping the future of technology.
