Project Engineering Lead

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Description:

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for Project Engineering Lead based at our Luton Site on the Future Combat Air System Programme (FCAS). Announced by the Prime Minister in December 2022, GCAP will deliver Tempest, the next generation fighter aircraft that will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet in the 2035 timescales.

Working within the Future Combat Air business sector, the role will entail dealing with multiple internal and external clients on a project by project basis to develop and deliver world class concept and system designs.

We are looking for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join the engineering team on a permanent basis to cover an exciting and growing large scale flagship project. This role will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver the project. The PEL will provide the engineering leadership, in close partnership with the Project Engineering Manager, and Chief Engineer, to identify, develop, delivery and support the technical solution. This role will also be working closely with the other Electronics Division, Lines of Business to pull together the systems of Systems solution.

With this role, you will get:

Advanced Technology: You will have the ability to contribute to the development of market-leading product development, providing advanced capability and protection to UK platforms. Agile Systems Engineering: Apply and develop your knowledge of systems engineering in a fast-paced and dynamic agile development team. EW Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain, technology, performance, and operational capabilities Continuous Learning: Whether engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring. Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment. Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK. Engineering Heritage: We are proud of our rich heritage in Engineering, with 100 years of pioneering development.

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, the PEL is responsible for:

Producing effective, efficient and realistic plans to deliver the solution (risks/opportunities are identified, estimates are validated, stakeholders are bought in). Ensuring effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management, including Design & Gate Reviews and Processes, to: Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification Validating and Meeting Targets for Development of Design Maturity Be responsible for all engineering aspects of the monthly Project Performance Reviews Provide engineering leadership to a multi-disciplinary, Integrated Project Team (IPT) throughout the project lifecycle to deliver the plan on time, in budget and to quality standards (lifecycle reviews are held, reporting mechanisms are in place, high level of motivation maintained within the team, consistent high level of performance achieved). Ensure the engineering team delivers the "best value" solution compliant with the customer's technical and budgetary requirements, contractual, safety and legislative standards and is consistent with the business strategy. Promoting streamlined ways of working across the engineering lifecycle in order to be competitive. To ensure re-use and modularity across any solutions proposed. Establish and maintain good lines of communication across the Engineering IPT and upwards to the IPT lead and Engineering Leadership Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions Control project configuration and change management Work closely with the Project Chief Engineer to resolve technical or programme conflicts and ensure that the design rationale is documented Manage and communicate issues to senior management To work closely and effectively with all stakeholders Deliver to agreed performance targets Support the teams working in an Agile manner.

You really must have:

Ability to produce clear concise engineering documentation Degree qualified or equivalent. Good problem-solving ability. Good schedule and budget control. Good written and verbal communication skills. Commercially aware. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple sites. Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills. Knowledge of Engineering lifecycle and business process. Good understanding of EW. Willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas Due to the nature of our work, you must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance

It would be nice if you had:

Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering Extensive experience in integrating systems and sub-systems together Experience of delivering as part of a prime organisation Experience of Radar, Electronic Warfare (ESM & ECM), EO/IR and/or Communications Experience in developing integrated solutions for airborne environments Experience within system design/system architectures Are a registered Chartered Engineer
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