Systems Engineer

Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a number of Lead/Chief Systems Engineers from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets, working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products. As the Lead/Chief Systems Engineer you will act as the focal point for Systems Engineering Governance and trend our Systems Engineering capability in a positive direction. You will support Systems Engineering capability and improvement matters across the Business Areas, providing proactive guidance to senior stakeholders on Systems Thinking and Methods for adoption that aligns with successful project execution.
Given this complexity, it requires each programme to connect with the “Art of Systems Engineering” to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time.
The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and expertise to ensure that Systems Engineering Team
Reuse techniques and artefacts across the portfolio of projects
Using your skills as an influencer, you will thrive in dynamic environments, with the ability to make decisions quickly under pressure and set a clear technical vision for the team on Systems Engineering methodologies.
Given the extensive people engagement nature of the work, we are still able to offer custom working that allows for a combination of home and on-site working i.e. flexible working delivering effective results. Influence the development of Engineering artefacts, their technical direction and ultimately stakeholder satisfaction
You will work across a highly demanding and complex area of the business, immersed in full-scale development programmes spanning the breadth of the engineering lifecycle across the ISR and Force Protection teams
Act as the focal point for systems engineering governance, supporting Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities
Provide expertise and guidance to ensure our engineers understand the problem completely and stakeholder needs through effective coaching on Systems Engineering practices (early and later lifecycle stages)
Support quarterly threat and mitigation reviews across the Business Area’s on project status and enabling initiatives (e.g. capability, capacity, competency)
Represent Leonardo within Systems Engineering bodies and groups of interest, such as INCOSE
Identify trends across the Business Area’s, capturing and sharing lessons learned to improve the quality and efficiency of future work
Promote an agile mind-set to systems engineering, building a culture of experimentation and failing fast
Collaborate with your peers in similar roles across the UK to promote a culture of continual learning and improvement, acting as a change agent for systems engineering
You will have proven experience as a Lead/Chief Engineer (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes
Applying governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM process
Working in Integrated Project Teams delivering Engineering artefacts successfully
Model Based Systems Engineering tools and methodologies
Working on largescale Systems Integration programmes, having managed issues associated with cost, schedule & quality implications
Domain experience any of the following specialisms Telecommunications, RF, Electronic Warfare, Electro-Optics, Air/Land/Sea sub-system Platform Integration, Data Distribution Services, Sensor Fusion, AI/Machine Learning
Practitioner level ability using Model Driven Engineering tool e.g. Security Clearance
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.
Your Wellbeing Matters 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.
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 part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
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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