Project Engineering Lead - GCAP

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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a skilled team in a time of significant growth in an AESA Radar sector, based in our Edinburgh site?

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. 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 infrared countermeasure systems with a rich heritage in engineering, with 100 years of pioneering development.

We are looking for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join the engineering team on a permanent basis to cover an exciting and growing large scale flagship project developing cutting edge Receiver technology.

Working within a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team, the role provides engineering leadership to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. It is accountable for engineering inputs to Project Performance Reviews, maintaining effective reporting and communication, and ensuring the delivery of best-value solutions that meet customer, contractual, safety and legislative requirements. The role promotes streamlined ways of working, encouraging re-use, modularity and continuous improvement across the engineering lifecycle.

It works closely with the Project Chief Engineer, suppliers and key stakeholders to resolve technical and programme challenges, support make-or-buy decisions, maintain configuration and change control, and document design rationale. Strong stakeholder management and communication are essential, ensuring issues are escalated appropriately and performance targets are achieved. The role also supports Agile ways of working, fostering a collaborative, motivated and high-performing engineering team.

• A first degree or higher qualification in Electronics or a related discipline.

• Strong leadership competency whilst demonstrating team working skills.

• Knowledge of a typical Engineering lifecycle process and business processes

• A willingness to travel within the UK, and possibly overseas

• Familiarity with electronic systems design and operation

• Familiarity of Software, Hardware, Firmware and integration

• Delivery of accurate estimations in support of further orders

• Extensive experience in integrating systems and sub-systems

• Experience of Radar and/or Communications

• Experience in developing integrated solutions for airborne environments

• Experience with in system design/system architectures

• Chartership with an engineering institution

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The 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) 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:

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 to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: 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).

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

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