Lead Test Solutions Engineer

Overview

Salary: £59,400 to £84,955

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

• The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to test solution development.
• Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain.
• Create and capture Test Equipment Requirements for RF, Digital and Analogue based test systems.
• Create and capture Production Test Requirements for main equipment, covering PCB and System Level testing.
• Support subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain.
• Support the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers to deliver test solutions to schedule and budget, working alongside other functions/teams.
• Ensure the main product supplier technical queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective implementation of the company s Life-cycle design reviews.
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence.
• Maintain the main equipment configuration baseline with 3rd party supplier information.
• Support the integration and commissioning of delivered test solutions.
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards.
• Concession management – ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted.
• Perform Design for Test assessments on analogue, digital and RF products.

• Hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle.
• Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from DC to light or a good understanding of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle.
• Experience of working with external suppliers and outsourcing complex work packages.
• Experience of NI LabVIEW & Test Stand.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Good schedule planning and budget control experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills.
• Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process.

• Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM.
• Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.
• Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution.

Travel within the UK and Europe may be required for this role.

Security Clearance:
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) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit the Leonardo careers site.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Time to Recharge: generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for management level and below.
• Never Stop Learning: 4,000+ free online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through the referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible working: hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, discuss possibilities.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.