Lead Obsolescence Engineer in Southampton

Your Impact

Our Systems Engineering function is currently recruiting for Lead Obsolescence Engineer to oversee the Rotary Wing portfolio. You will be responsible for leading obsolescence management across Rotary Wing for Customer Support and Service Solutions (CS3) Line of Business (LoB). Your main responsibilities will include:

• Identify obsolescence risks and concerns related to the project
• Develop mitigation and resolution plans to address identified obsolescence risk
• Support the engagement with key stakeholders in order to establish obsolescence related risks and needs.
• Work with the support solution modelling team to evaluate both product and service designs from a sustainment perspective, performing trade-off studies and feeding results back in
• Conduct analysis of historic in-service data to identify areas for future improvement, as well as to inform projections and forecasts, presenting key findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders
• Produce obsolescence plans, processes and formal documentation as required
• Produce evidence to demonstrate compliance with supportability related requirements
• Foster relationships and networks within and outside CS3 and actively identify opportunities for adoption of best practice (in terms of processes, tools or ways of working)
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Escalate emerging issues and levels of risk and helping define opportunities and risk mitigation options
• Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability

An in-depth understanding and relevant industry experience of applying Obsolescence Management engineering principles and standards across the engineering lifecycle

Knowledge of IEC62402 and its application

Experience of working with different stakeholders to elicit and trade-off competing needs to ensure that the optimum solution is created for through-life requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders from a wide range of organisations, disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority

Self-motivated with an aptitude for problem solving and driving difficult issues to conclusion

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience of creating formal documentation and presentations for internal and/or external customers

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to influence and adapt according to changing demands

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• 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.
• Tailored Perks: 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 a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now.