Leading the Future of UK Defence Engineering

3 days ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Leonardo SpA Full time
About the Role:

We are searching for an outstanding technical leader to become our Chief Engineer for the Global Combat Air Programme. In this role, you'll lead the development of ISANKE, a cutting-edge tactical sensing and electronic warfare suite for the RAF's next-generation fighter aircraft, Tempest.



Your Key Responsibilities:
  1. Design Integrity: Ensure that the ISANKE product meets the needs of our customers, integrates seamlessly with other aircraft mission systems, and is reliable and robust in the most demanding operational environments.
  2. International Representation: Represent Leonardo UK in high-level international technical discussions with partners and customers across the UK, Italy, and Japan.
  3. Technical Leadership: Drive innovation by collaborating with our research teams to bring the latest innovations into the GCAP and help develop the next generation of technical leaders.


What You'll Get:
  • A competitive salary of £120,000 per annum.
  • An annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
  • A multi-award-winning pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
  • Flexible benefits package, including access to thousands of online courses via Coursera.


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