Job Description: Salary: £67,000 to £97,000 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your impact: Step into a role where your expertise helps shape the future of combat air. We’re looking for a Processor Architect and Design Authority with deep knowledge of processor technologies for military aircraft — someone who has led engineering through every stage, from first concept to final certification. Your work will directly contribute to the international development of the next‑generation multi‑function RF system for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) — a programme creating the future fighter aircraft for the UK, Italy and Japan. This is your chance to influence one of the world’s most advanced defence programmes and shape the processors at the heart of tomorrow’s air‑combat capability. You will: Define advanced radar processor architectures that blend cutting‑edge semiconductor technologies with high‑speed digital design. These systems combine FPGAs, specialised microprocessors and hybrid processing strategies to handle complex mathematical workloads with precision and ultra‑low latency — all while meeting demanding size, weight, power and cooling constraints. Play a major role in providing leadership and guidance on the engineering activities to deliver Processor solutions across a range of GCAP programs, at differing stages of the design lifecycle. Act as the Technical lead to a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders. Be responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity. Ensure independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensure Company procedures are adhered to. Represent the Company, supported by Chief Engineers, when engaging with customers and Workshare Partners to define and deliver technical solutions. Be delegated by the business as the Design Authority
Processor Technical Specialist in Midlothian employer: Leonardo UK Ltd
Leonardo UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in aerospace while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. The company values data integrity and encourages a high level of abstraction in software design, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about digital engineering.
