ELI - Technology & Innovation specialist

## ELI
- Technology & Innovation specialist

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IT
- Varese
- Cascina Costa:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 13, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R0033244
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* Job Description:

** Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments.

A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

For our Helicopters Division we are looking for
** Technology & Innovation Specialist.
** Site:
** Cascina Costa di Samarate (Varese)
** Reporting to Technology & Innovation (T&I) Roadmaps within R&D, the candidate will support the development and execution of Divisional Product & Technology Innovation Plan.  

This role offers the successful candidate exposure to edge technology developments across different areas (such as AI, Autonomy, Electrification, Advanced Materials...) with a comprehensive view over Division’s roadmaps and future developments, within an international environment.

The main activities are the following:
* Developing the Helicopters Division’s Product & Technology Innovation Plan (PTIP), in coordination with other Division departments, and with Leonardo Corporate;
* Governing the execution of Innovation Management process through the collection and prioritization of Technology & Innovation initiatives and related harmonization / integration within the Divisional Product Technology & Innovation Plan (PTIP)
* Coordinating the establishment and implementation of the Division’s technological roadmaps, with the support of senior technical managers, subject-matter experts and other relevant stakeholders (internal and external) liasoning with all division’ functions across Geographies (IT, US, UK, DE, PL);
* Developing and coordinating internal T&I network
* Contributing to and/or managing specific T&I projects;
* Supporting design and implementation of activities aimed at improving T&I Culture & Education across the Division, and guarantee T&I support to internal and external Communications.
** HARD SKILLS
*** STEM degree
* Technology savvy and keen on knowing the latest advancement in the innovation sector
* Solid analytical skills
* Strong Microsoft office skills (Excel, ppt, power BI is a plus)
* Fluent English both written and spoken
** SOFT SKILLS
*** Proactive, motivated, creative and takes initiative willing to innovate.
* Excellent communication skills including presentation and active listening.
* Capable to build relationships and managing stakeholders in an international environment.
* International mindset
* Entrepreneurial attitude
** NICE TO HAVE
** Familiarity with innovation management processes, knowledge on budgeting, cost control analysis & planning, systemic view, strategic thinking, previous experience in aeronautical world or technical environment, knowledge of external funding framework of research.

WHAT WE OFFER  Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.  Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.  Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement…