Lead Systems Engineer

Company: Leonardo UK Ltd
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Location: Caddington
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Job Description

Job Descriptionn

Do you love solving complex problems? Thrive in a collaborative environment? Want to make an impact with cutting‑edge technology?

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Join us as a Lead Systems Engineer and work on real‑world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology.

nWhat we’re looking forn

If you have applied engineering experience and a systems‑thinking mindset, we want to hear from you! Whether you’re an expert in a specific area or have broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle, your skills matter.

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  • Systems Engineering (e.g. problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
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  • Domain Expertise (e.g. digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi‑sensor fusion, electronic warfare)
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  • Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions
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nWhere your work will make an impactn

You could contribute to:

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  • Protecting RAF aircraft like Typhoon and Apache
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  • Advancing next‑gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP
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  • Developing future electronic warfare systems
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  • Harnessing AI/ML to unlock intelligence from vast data
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nWhat you’ll be doingn

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  • Defining and developing system requirements
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  • Leading concept studies and system trade‑offs
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  • Prototyping new technologies
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  • Solving integration challenges and testing solutions
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  • Working with industry partners and sharing knowledge
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nLife at Leonardon

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

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Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.

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Company funded flexible benefits:

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  • Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
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  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
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  • Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
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  • Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
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  • Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
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  • Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera, LinkedIn Learning etc.
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  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
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  • Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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nSecurity Clearancen

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.

nPrimary Locationn

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

nAdditional Locationsn

GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane

nContract Typen

Permanent

nHybrid Workingn

Hybrid

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Posted: July 9th, 2026