System Engineer - Land CEMA;

Job Description

Job Description

Want to help shape the future of defence in the electromagnetic battlespace?

We are looking for talented and motivated System Engineers (at all levels) to join our growing Land Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) business. At Leonardo, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative, cutting-edge capabilities for UK and export customers while benefiting from flexible working arrangements that support a healthy balance between business requirements and individual needs.

Your impact

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence technology, contributing directly to advanced solutions that enhance operational effectiveness in complex and contested electromagnetic environments. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in defining, developing and delivering next-generation defence systems.

Working closely with customers, partners and stakeholders, you will apply your expertise across the full system lifecycle, from requirements definition and solution development through to integration, verification and in-service support.

You will contribute directly to some of the UK's most advanced land-based defence capabilities, including Land Electronic Warfare, Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and next-generation Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) equipment and solutions. These systems enable military users to exploit the electromagnetic spectrum, to generate operational advantage on the modern battlefield whilst also protecting friendly forces.

What you’ll bring

Proven experience as a Systems Engineer within a working environment or advanced academic research experience. Ideally, you will have a science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience.

We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you have experience in the following areas

• Systems Engineering (e.g. problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
• Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions
• Domain Expertise, e.g. electronic warfare, Counter IED / UAS, SW defined radios (Desirable)
• RF systems and SW defined radios (Desirable)
• Prime systems integration / system of systems (Desirable)
• Experience of Defence, military or security related programmes (Desirable)
• Cyber and electromagnetic activities – including Open Standards (STICS/Open CPI) (Desirable)

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.

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:

Salary Range: £45 - £81,000

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.

Why 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 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%…