Lead Systems Engineer

Job Description:

• Are you an experienced engineer looking for a new challenge?
• Do you have experience working on Radar systems?

We are looking for a Lead
Systems Engineer to join us at Leonardo in Edinburgh.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will be working within the Airborne AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) Radar sector to provide technical and engineering support to Business Development Strategies.

You will Also:

• Be responsible for the full range of Technical and Engineering specifications and compliance statements to the Business Winning ICT for all Surveillance Radar products.
• You will work closely with the Campaign Managers and Customer Delivery Project Managers to develop technical proposals in response to Customers request for information and/or proposals.
• Liaise with Customers and End Users to understand Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) to ensure they are considered within the proposed technical solution.
• Review proposals in support of Merchant Supply campaigns and determine, in collaboration with contract delivery PELs, suitability of providing standard product.
• Provide Engineering expertise to support Campaign ICT and Sector Engineering for business winning related engineering tasks and activities.
• Support Customer and Development PELs by providing technical knowledge in the generation of work packages and cost estimations related to business winning opportunities.
• Attend and provide technical input to Business Winning Reviews (BWR), Tender Vet and Contract Acceptance Review (CAR) processes.
• Ensure adherence to Engineering Lifecycle Management (LCM) principals (Design Reviews, Engineering Bid Reviews etc.) for each campaign.
• Enhance customer satisfaction with technical support to CS3 with particular regard to availability, radar usage and upgrade potential.
• Travel to Customer and End User facilities worldwide in support of business development Campaign.

What we are looking for:

• You will have gained a First or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Engineering with experience in Engineering Leadership and Management.
• A well-organised, professional and methodical engineer with good (internal & external) customer management and communication skills.
• You will be able to develop strong, trusting relationships and have an ability to motivate colleagues.
• Practical experience of engineering within a commercial environment would be an advantage with an ability to interact with the end user community on a range of technical and operational topics.
• You will be assertive and pragmatic though steadfast when required.
• Have a desire for continuous performance improvement continually evaluating and improving information management and reporting structures.
• Engineering leadership and management skills are essential with practical experience of managing a multidiscipline team.
• Experience in the preparation of bids and the associated business winning process is beneficial.
• You must be able to obtain SC level security clearance.
• Experience at lead engineer level in the support of complex systems is desirable.
• Practical experience of verification and validation activities, AESA Radar operation or platform integration would be an advantage.

You must be eligible for full security clearance and may need to satisfy further UK eyes only and ITAR conditions. For more information and guidance, please visit:

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company, benefits please visit our website.

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