At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage engineering teams in cutting-edge nuclear projects.
- Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in defence electronics.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive workplace with a focus on personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in engineering governance and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Processing Core Delivery Team (PX CDT) underpins airborne radar and sensor development in Edinburgh by providing specialist processing expertise in the fields of Waveform Design, Digital Signal Processing, System Modelling and Design, Tracking, Navigation, Tasking and Control, Test Solutions, Autonomous Decision Making and Data Fusion. We provide engineering artefacts and support to the Electronics Division and LUK Capability across the engineering lifecycle from early concept studies through to solution implementation and integration support.
Lead and manage the PX CDT Platform Delivery Teams reporting to the PX CDT PEM and Chief Engineers.
Define and implement your design, development and delivery strategy for the Platform Delivery Teams with support from the PX CDT PEM and Chief Engineers.
Identify emerging technologies from your group and engage with Chief Engineer group and RATs Capability to protect IPR.
Manage the application of appropriate Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes for all work products under development within the Platform Delivery Teams.
Deploy effective work package management (e.g. Drive commonality and promote re-use of engineering artefacts across the CDT and the sectors within RATs.
Foster an environment to support personal and professional development for our engineers.
Ideally, we are looking for a proactive engineer and leader, someone with:
- Experience in applying governance and guidance in Engineering LCM process.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust and respect across engineering teams and senior leadership groups.
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.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
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.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
