Leonardo

Operational Analyst

Leonardo

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Luton • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • This exciting role spans the GCAP Portfolio, covering advanced technology demonstrations and operational product development, with the successful candidate managing multi-disciplinary teams to develop and integrate complex mission systems and deliver test and evaluation of these capabilities within synthetic environments and airborne trials.
  • Developing these technologies for demonstration in synthetic environments and on flight test aircraft.
  • Work is also ongoing with the Ministry of Defence and air platform engineering teams to integrate these capabilities into the Tempest combat aircraft.
  • Working closely with system and domain experts to define and implement scenarios and/or models to investigate key technologies and innovations for inclusion in the overall system.
  • Support war gaming, simulation and constructive analysis to develop requirements and architectures for the next generation of military capability.
  • Model synthetic environments via COTS simulation and analysis tools, as well as internally developed and bespoke capabilities.
  • Support the development and delivery of engineering specifications, reports and presentations to customers and industry partners.

Requirements

  • Degree, or similar experience, in a relevant Science / Technology / Engineering / Maths discipline.
  • Proven problem-solving ability.
  • Adept at visualising and analysing complex systems.
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Enthusiastic self-starter, with the drive and motivation to succeed.
  • It would be desirable if you had experience from some of the following:
  • Domain knowledge of military operating environments, particularly aircrew threats and challenges.
  • Experience in leading a group of peers in achieving a common goal / task.
  • A good understanding of simulation environments (e.g. Simulink) and / or programming experience (e.g. C, C++, and Python).
  • Experience of Agile working.
  • Some understanding of sensors such as RADAR, EO/IR, ESM, EA.
  • Experience of operating in or supporting military environments and or trials.
  • Practical knowledge of basic systems engineering principles and processes.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
CC++Pythonsimulation environmentssystems engineering principlesproblem-solvingcomplex systems analysisAgile workingengineering specificationstest and evaluation
Soft skills
strong communicatorvisualisationself-starterdrive and motivationteam leadershipenthusiasmcollaborationpresentation skillsanalytical thinkingadaptability