Systems Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer - All Levels
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Job Description:

Salary Range:
Systems Engineer £38,000 -£48,000 Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000 Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000 Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000 Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. 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. Your Impact At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems.

Your work could contribute to:
Radar systems for fighter jets like the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen GCAP
- Future Generation Radar & Electro-Optical Targeting products Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems Laser target designators and ranging systems Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars We are recruiting for a range of Systems Engineering roles from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Based on your skills and experience, we'll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow.

This could include:
Contributing to early-stage concept studies, investigating the impact of new technology on future platforms. Engage with stakeholders to translate operational needs into engineering solutions. Develop and integrate system functionality, considering hardware limitations and real-world constraints. Model, simulate, and analyse system performance to drive design decisions. Troubleshoot and refine existing systems, identifying improvements through real-world testing. What you'll bring Problem Definition & Systems Thinking Break down complex engineering problems into structured, solvable components.

Define clear system-level requirements based on stakeholder needs. Systems Architecture & Modelling Design and develop high-performance system architectures using model-based systems engineering (MBSE). Use Simulink, MATLAB, or synthetic environments to simulate and refine system behaviour. Data Processing & Analysis Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights. Develop multi-sensor data fusion and tracking capabilities for real-time applications.

Integration, Testing & Validation Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications. Design and execute verification & validation (V&V) strategies across the entire system lifecycle. Collaboration & Leadership Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions. Depending on experience, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and influence engineering roadmaps. What else would help:
Proven experience leading systems engineering projects from design to implementation. Be passionate about systems Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively. A science-based Honours degree or equivalent industry experience. 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 and guidance please visit: join us 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. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here…