Test Systems Design Engineer

Test Systems Design Engineer

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Contract Type:
Permanent (Full-time)

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid (on-site collaboration required; travel to Italy and Japan possible)

Final date to receive applications:
Open

Role Overview

As a Test Engineer within the Test Environments area of the Future Combat Air Line of Business, you will support the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – the 6th Generation fighter aircraft, Tempest, which will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet by 2035.

Key objectives include developing robust test solutions (rigs, integrated test systems, bespoke software, and test frameworks), integrating physical and synthetic test capabilities, and providing subject‑matter expertise to shape GCAP’s overall test strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Provide test engineering expertise across test environments, including physical development, digital development, and real‑world application.
• Develop physical and synthetic test solutions across multiple levels (SRI/LRI, bench integration, full systems integration, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, simulation modelling).
• Gather and incorporate requirements from technical stakeholders to support the programme’s Test, Evaluation and Acceptance plans, defining schedules, dependencies, constraints, and opportunities.
• Represent Leonardo as a subject‑matter expert on test engineering, liaise with UK and international stakeholders, and influence future ways of working for GCAP.
• Support synthetic environment trials and facilitate their translation into airborne trials, working with procurement, future factory, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Implement and deliver test environments (processes, methods, tools, technology, people) into GCAP using a systematic approach.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven industry experience in simulation and modelling (e.g., Simulink).
• A degree in a relevant science, technology, engineering, or maths discipline, or equivalent experience.

Additional skills that will set you apart:

• Proven industry experience as a test engineer.
• Digital twin software experience.
• Systems process knowledge.
• Verification and validation process knowledge.
• Systems engineering life cycle knowledge.

We value a positive attitude and willingness to learn above all.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information:

Why Join Us

• Generous leave – accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Employer‑contributed pension scheme up to 15%.
• Access to mental health support, financial advice, and inclusive employee networks.
• Performance bonus scheme for eligible employees.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme rewards.
• Flexible benefits worth up to £500 per year.
• Hybrid working and flexible hours; part‑time opportunities available.

Leonardo is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, employing over 53,000 people worldwide. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you require any accessibility support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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