Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Radar Engineer looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for a Radar Engineer to join us at Leonardo in Edinburgh. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world\’s top manufacturers of radars, lasers, and infra-red countermeasure systems.

As a Lead Engineer working within the AESA Surveillance Business Group, you will provide technical and engineering leadership to AESA Surveillance Business Development activities.

You will also:

1. Be responsible for the full range of Technical and Engineering obligations to the Business Winning ICT for all Surveillance Radar products.
2. Reporting to Business Winning PEM, you will work closely with the Campaign Managers and Customer Delivery Project Managers to develop Technical proposals in response to Customers\’ requests for information and/or proposals.
3. Ensure adherence to LCM principles (Design Reviews, Engineering Bid Reviews, etc.) for each campaign.
4. Provide Engineering interface between Campaign ICT and Sector Engineering for business-winning related engineering tasks and activities.
5. Support Customer and Development PELs in the generation of work packages and cost estimations related to business winning opportunities.
6. Travel to Customer and End User facilities worldwide in support of business development Campaigns.
7. Enhance customer satisfaction with technical support to CS3 with particular regard to availability, radar usage, and upgrade potential.
8. Review proposals in support of Merchant Supply campaigns and determine, in collaboration with contract delivery PELs, the suitability of providing standard products.
9. Attend and provide technical input to Business Winning Reviews (BWR), Tender Vet, and Contract Acceptance Review (CAR) processes.
10. Liaise with Customers and End Users to understand Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) to ensure they are considered within the proposed technical solution.

What we are looking for:

1. You will have gained a First or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Engineering with experience in Engineering Leadership and Management.
2. A well-organised, professional and methodical engineer with good (internal & external) customer management and communication skills.
3. You will be able to develop strong, trusting relationships and have an ability to motivate colleagues.
4. Practical experience of engineering within a commercial environment would be an advantage with an ability to interact with the end user community on a range of technical and operational topics.
5. You will be assertive and pragmatic though steadfast when required.
6. Have a desire for continuous performance improvement, continually evaluating and improving information management and reporting structures.
7. Engineering leadership and management skills are essential with practical experience of managing a multidisciplinary team.
8. Experience in the preparation of bids and the associated business winning process is beneficial.
9. You must be able to obtain SC level security clearance.
10. Experience at lead engineer level in the support of complex systems is desirable.
11. Practical experience of verification and validation activities, AESA Radar operation, or platform integration would be an advantage.

You must be eligible for full security clearance and may need to satisfy further UK eyes only and ITAR conditions. For more information and guidance, please visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo:

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

1. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
2. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
3. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
4. Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
5. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
6. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
7. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
8. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
9. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our Company benefits, please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Onsite

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