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Job Description
Have you delivered software products as a Systems Engineer? If so, this may be the role for you! We are seeking dedicated Systems Engineers who will bridge the gap between systems engineering and software development.
- Mission programming and analysis tools for self‑protection systems used by RAF aircraft and export customers, including Typhoon and Apache.
- Development of next‑generation tools providing capability to the Tempest Aircraft being developed under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) to replace Typhoon.
What you’ll do as a Systems Engineer
- Engaging with stakeholders defining requirements for new systems
- Conducting cost and functional performance trade‑offs and evaluation of proposed solutions
- Enhancing capabilities and performance of in‑service systems
- Designing and integrating new functionality into existing systems
- Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance
- Root‑cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities
- Leading technical activities and initiatives
- Mentoring and coaching other engineers
- Creating and delivering reports, presentations and proposals to customers and industry partners
- Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice
What you’ll bring
- A science, math’s, or engineering‑based degree, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in delivering software‑heavy systems, ideally to customers in regulated industries (e.g. military, rail, safety‑critical)
- Experience in working with software teams using DevOps to deliver products
- Experience in MBSE methodologies
Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in the following areas
- Problem definition
- Systems and Software Architecture
- Software Development and Qualification
- Integration, Verification and Validation
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
- Time to Recharge – Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- 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.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Be part of something bigger – apply now!
Primary Location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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