Systems Engineer (Flight Trials Team)

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for Systems and Senior Systems Engineers.

You will join a Fire Control Radar team within the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh and Newcastle to develop new and improve existing features for an established fire-control radar system. This is a highly demanding sector of business addressing customer requirements for flexible, high performance systems capable of performing the role of primary sensor on some of the world’s most technically advanced combat aircraft. Contemporary radar systems are both highly evolved and complex.

This Systems Engineering vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an individual to develop and grow into a pivotal post at Leonardo, supporting the further development of an in-service Fire Control Radar product. There is opportunity to work directly with the end user, taking feedback to implement further improvements to the existing design. The work is technically demanding requiring the successful candidate to develop skills in radar system design quickly.

The successful candidate should have experience in multiple aspects of the Systems Engineering lifecycle. An ability to operate effectively within a diverse group of engineers from a wide range of engineering disciplines is required. The role involves analysing and presenting large volumes of Radar data in order to provide technical support to internal and external customers. The candidate will develop concepts, architectures and define system designs – taking these forward to implementation, integration, test and evaluation.

As a Systems Engineer, you will work closely with the Systems Team Lead as well as the engineering functions necessary to deliver the Radar product to the customer community.

What you will do as a Systems/Senior Systems Engineer

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a dynamic team in a time of significant growth in the sector. You will work closely with the responsible Project Engineering Lead to deliver the current generation products against the required timescales and budget, this will include:

• Support the Systems Team Lead to undertake tasks as part of a wider programme to integrate new functionality into the existing radar software
• Analysis of large and complex volumes of radar data from ground and flight trials against requirements and raising problem reports against those requirements to allow detailed investigation and resolution of problems
• Co-ordinating activities between the design and the flight trials teams to ensure that trials are planned and executed with reference to relevant goals and objectives.
• Ownership of aspects of product design, development & qualification.
• Creating, updating and managing requirements.
• Designing algorithms for internal radar control.
• Creating models to evaluate the behaviour of the radar.
• Creating, updating and managing test procedures to prove system requirements.
• Managing end-to-end lifecycle traceability & reporting to achieve certification and delivery.
• Technical aptitude and a willingness to learn about radar systems including introduction of new technologies into in-service equipment.
• Perform technical peer reviews.
• Interact with a range of technical & non-technical project stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Actively support knowledge sharing and exploitation of best practice.
• This role is predominantly office based but occasional UK/Europe travel may be required to support the programme.
• Occasional support to ground and/or flight trials will be required off-site.

What we are looking for

Ideally, you will be degree/HND/HNC qualified, or you will have relevant equivalent experience in a STEM related subject.

You will ideally have experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Effective and flexible communication skills offering excellent written and verbal presentation ability delivering high quality output.
• Good, practical, knowledge of an engineering lifecycle.
• An ability to track and manage a diverse set of activities, with numerous interactions, dependencies and priorities.
• Experience or familiarity with the following areas would be an advantage: Electronics (Software/Firmware/hardware), mechanical design/integration; Verification, Validation or Certification activities; Work Package Management and the use of Project Planning tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.
• An ability to think beyond standard company processes.
• An ability to liaise and work with different areas of the business (e.g. Capability, Procurement, Production, etc.) helping to ensure the support required.
• An ability/aptitude to interface with customers both Internal and External.
• The role is based at the Leonardo offices in Newcastle, UK with occasional travel within the UK and worldwide to our customer, partner and end-user sites.

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.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• 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)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• 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.

Primary Location:

GB – Newcastle

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Onsite

Read Full Description