Principal Integration and Trials Engineer

Job Overview

Operate as a member of the IPT to conduct Integration, Ground and Flight Test trials of Leonardo SAGE ESM and SEER RWR EW Systems. During periods where no field trials are occurring, technical support will be provided to Systems Engineering work within the IPT as required.

If you want to get hands‑on with the latest Electronic Warfare technology and support its implementation around the world, we need someone to conduct Integration, Ground and Flight Test trials of equipment in both early‑phase and operational trials.

• Support Bid Teams to make sure that the trials requirements are captured in full
• Produce costings for Trials
• Review existing trial requirements against budget figures or constraints
• Review Products against platform environments
• Support the Leonardo Design Review process
• Support Vendor Certification
• Support Testing during development and deliveries
• Produce all relevant Trials Documentation (Trials Plans, ICD’s, Installation Procedures, User Manuals, Risk Assessments, Ground Test Schedules, Air Test Schedules, Trials Instruction, Trials Reports and Lessons Learned)
• Lead the installation of Products on to end user platforms
• Lead the commissioning and acceptance phases after delivery
• Provide Trials support (Platform Integrator, Trials Co‑Ordinator, Trials Operator or Trials Observer) during trials conducted on land, air and sea
• Book Test Ranges as required with relevant authorities
• Confirm trials against proposed plans
• Supply trials data for analysis
• Participate in Trials (up to 3 weeks per activity)

• Degree‑qualified Electrical Engineers with a background and experience in Field Support or Trials Qualification.
• Strong IT skills including the use of diagnostic tools and MS Office.
• Experience with in the Electronics industry and supporting Leonardo products is desirable, but not essential.
• Most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) also apply, including meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information:

Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.

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).

All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.

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 hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers.

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Permanent

Onsite