Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer – Leonardo, Bristol, United Kingdom

Do you love solving complex problems? Thrive in a collaborative environment? Want to make an impact with cutting‑edge technology? Join us as a Lead Systems Engineer and work on real‑world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology.

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.

• Systems Engineering (problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
• Domain expertise (digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi‑sensor fusion, electronic warfare)
• Collaboration with safety, security and reliability specialists to deliver robust solutions

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

• Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme and technology options (£500 annual allowance)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexi leave up to 12 days per year
• Pension award‑winning scheme up to 15% employer contribution
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programme with mental health support and diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Discounted gym membership, cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera, Linked In Learning, etc.
• Referral incentive and bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information please visit

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Location:

Cap. Green 300, Luton, United Kingdom. Hybrid working – combine office and remote.

Permanent, Full‑time.

Apply now and help shape the future of defence technology.