Chief Systems Engineer

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Exciting Opportunity for a Chief Systems Engineer at Leonardo

Leonardo is pleased to present an immediate opportunity for a Chief Systems Engineer role. As part of the Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) business, you will work across multiple locations, engaging with various teams within the organization. This leadership position requires interaction with counterparts at different business areas, solidifying our vision to lead in supplying ISR & Force Protection systems.

Role Overview

This position operates across different Business Areas (BA) focusing on Sensors, Comms & Force Protection, and Mission Systems within the LoB. As the Chief Systems Engineer, your main responsibilities include governing Systems Engineering practices, enhancing capabilities, and offering key guidance to senior stakeholders. Your influence is vital in shaping successful project execution through effective Systems Thinking and Methods.

Your role involves ensuring that our engineering teams comprehensively assess problems, reuse techniques efficiently, manage complexity through robust system architectures, and predict and mitigate any emerging issues at a system level. Additionally, you will drive the correct verification and validation strategies for our projects.

  • Our systems engineering team assess the problem completely
  • Our teams reuse techniques and artefacts across the portfolio of projects
  • Our teams manage complexity through architecting our systems well
  • Our teams predict and mitigate emergent behaviours when operating at a system or integrated systems level
  • Our projects create and enact the correct verification and validation strategy

To excel in this role, you must demonstrate a passion for Systems Engineering, with a focus on leading high-performance teams. Your ability to make informed decisions under pressure and establish a clear technical vision will be crucial for success.

Benefits of the role include a custom working arrangement that allows for a blend of on-site and remote work, ensuring flexibility while delivering results effectively.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Chief Engineer or in a similar leadership role, with experience in governance and guidance on Systems Engineering LCM processes. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are essential for managing complex projects successfully.

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools and methodologies
  • Experience in large-scale Systems Integration programmes
  • Expertise in domains such as Telecommunications, RF, Electronic Warfare, etc.
  • Proficiency in using Model Driven Engineering tools

Applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to restricted information.

What We Offer

Alongside a competitive salary based on experience, benefits include:

  • Flexible Working options
  • Company-funded benefits like private healthcare, dental schemes, etc.
  • Generous holiday allowance with additional flexi leave days
  • Award-winning pension scheme
  • Employee Wellbeing support programs
  • Various lifestyle benefits and discounts
  • Access to training courses and development programs
  • Performance-based Bonus schemes

About Leonardo

Leonardo is an international, innovative, and multicultural company driven by STEM expertise. Our team's diverse knowledge and passion for technology make us leaders in the industry. We are dedicated to expanding our talent pool and creating opportunities for growth and development.



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