Job Description

:

Are you a visionary

Systems Engineering

leader with the drive to shape cutting-edge airborne RF sensing technologies?


Join Leonardo as our

Chief Systems Engineer

--a senior strategic role where your expertise will guide programme success, grow future talent, and elevate engineering excellence across our portfolio.


What you'll do as a

Chief Systems Engineer

:

Set the technical direction across complex, high-impact projects Coach and mentor high-performing Systems Engineering teams Lead on governance, systems thinking, architecting, and system of systems design Act as the go-to expert for the Sector Chief Engineer, Head of Systems Engineering and Engineering Projects Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and digital transformation in our engineering approach

What you'll bring as a

Chief Systems Engineer

:

Proven leadership in complex, high-stakes engineering environments Strong technical background in systems architecture, integration and stakeholder management Passion for developing people, promoting collaboration and driving best practice

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, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity)

Lifestyle:

Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training:

Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning

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 our website here.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for

full security clearance

. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels


At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid