Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.The Lead Systems Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, planning, and execution of systems engineering activities across a programme or major project. The role ensures that customer and stakeholder needs are translated into a coherent, balanced and verifiable system solution that is can be delivered to time, cost, and quality. This role works closely with the Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) for Functional Delivery.Working closely with the SEM and other internal stakeholders, the Lead System Engineer ensures systems engineering processes, tools, and governance are effectively applied throughout the lifecycle to deliver a technically robust, verifiable, and certifiable radar system in compliance with applicable standards, and in accordance with agreed project milestones and KPIs. Provide overall technical leadership for systems engineering activities across the assigned scope of your project. Lead the model-based systems engineering activities across the GCAP IPT, instilling good practice and improving tool knowledge and application across the systems engineering team. Support engineering design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) Maintain configuration control of requirements, models, and verification evidence via tools such as CAMEO, DOORS and TCU. Administration of MBSE and account management. In conjunction with the Chief System Engineer and Systems Engineering Manager, define and monitor metrics for systems engineering maturity, requirements stability, and verification coverage.Ensure project outputs meet the expected quality, schedule and budget. Provide support to the definition and planning of verification and validation activities, including integration and acceptance. Work with specialists (such as safety and security) to co-ordinate their input to the main project. Contribute to risk management — identify, assess, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks within the SE domain.Chief Systems Engineer / Systems Architects – to align on architecture, interfaces, and performance budgets. Software, Firmware, Test Equipment, Hardware and Safety Leads – to ensure coherent system definition and integration.
Strong experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle. Experience working in complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering environments. Security ClearanceWe offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. 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. 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.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Contract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:…