Senior Systems Engineer

Leonardo

Systems Engineer developing next generation of fast jet technology at Leonardo. Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams for UK defence solutions in a predominantly office-based role.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeLuton • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £45,000 - £58,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development of Requirements and Test Plans
Control of Parts and Documentation, including change management
Collaboration with multi-functional teams on system and sub-system development for Tempest and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
Work with suppliers, integrators, and users across the UK
Engaging with stakeholders, defining requirements for a new system
Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions
Modelling a system to understand observed simulated performance
Development of capability within limitations and constraints of the target hardware
Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance
Opportunities to lead technical activities and initiatives
Mentoring and coaching other engineers
Creating and delivering reports, and proposals to customers and industry partners
Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

A science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience.
Experience or a desire to gain electronic warfare domain knowledge.
Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in the following areas:
Problem definition
Requirements engineering, including the use of IBM DOORS
Systems Architecture
Synthetic Environments
Systems Modelling and Analysis
Integration
Verification and Validation
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
It would be desirable if you had experience from some of the following:
Experience of working with related specialisms such as safety, security, airworthiness or reliability.
Domain-specialist knowledge such as:
Digital signal processing
RF systems
Multi-sensor data fusion and tracking
Real time data simulation/generation
Military Electronic systems
Data analysis using AI or Machine Learning.
Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

requirements engineeringsystems architecturesystems modellingverification and validationmodel based systems engineeringdigital signal processingRF systemsmulti-sensor data fusiondata analysismachine learning

Soft Skills

collaborationstakeholder engagementmentoringcoachingreport writingcommunicationleadershipproblem solvingknowledge sharinginitiative

Certifications

science-based Honours degreesecurity clearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)