Job Description

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As Chief Systems Engineer, you will work within the Typhoon delivery sector as deputy to the Euro radar Chief Engineer, co-ordinating the Leonardo UK Systems Engineering activity of the two main software products, which target the Typhoon P3E and P4E Weapons System Standards. ECRS Mk0 is a highly visible product with its success as a product being critical to future business winning for Leonardo.


This role represents an opportunity to be at the heart of the success of the ECRS Mk0 Radar System, achieving customer satisfaction with this product is pivotal to future business winning success for Leonardo.

What you'll bring:

Experience of Radar Systems Design and/or Qualification at a Lead Engineer level. Familiarity with the principles of Pulsed Doppler radar waveform design and signal processing implementation. Familiarity with the principles of Radar tracking and trade-offs against supporting detection schemes. Experience of certification to recognised standards including experience in Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA). Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to obtain SC security clearance and work within UKEO and US ITAR TAA restrictions. Experience of working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders of varying seniorities, with a demonstrable ability to make, and help teams make, timely decisions. Capability to identify and direct improvements to complex technical and business processes, judging the balance between the cost and impact of change and its resulting benefits.

What you will do

Co-ordinate maintenance of ECRS Mk0 System Engineering Development Plan and ITEAP. A key aim is to improve test and verification at a functional design level, leading to improved containment of design defects prior to implementation. Define the functional architecture for the ECRS Mk0 Radar System, taking into account the optimal software implementation strategy to minimise risk of regression, with a key aim of achieving maximum commonality with other ECRS marks. Co-ordinate the system functional design with the ECRS Mk2 and Captor MScan teams, to minimise exposure of Leonardo to fragmentation of approach at the Weapons System level. Ensure that output from requirements analysis activities to initial 'white box' design leads to optimal partition of functionality between Radar Tracker, Pre-Track Filter and Modes for 'clear air' and 'contested' EM environments, providing specialist guidance on best design practices and leverage of capability within the Radar Common Delivery Teams (CDTs). Lead the development and maintenance of Subject Matter Experts within the Sector, to ensure business continuity for bespoke elements of the ECRS Mk0 design, including succession planning for this role and sufficient retained SQEP within Leonardo for partner company contributions. You will be the key contributor from Leonardo UK to the Euroradar Systems Engineering Group. Chair internal design reviews within the IPT, validating the implementation approach both within the IPT and with the Purchaser (BAE SYSTEMS). Review Integrated Project Team Engineering Plans to ensure they comply with company policy, in particular considering the design governance and certification activities.

What else would help:

A 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering or science-based honours degree Chartered Engineer status is desirable. Experience of the application of the regulatory environment for airborne products, e.g. MAA, EASA. Experience of delivering training and awareness courses. Experience with any of the following tools: Matlab Simulink Siemens Teamcenter IBM DOORS

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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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% 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

: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning

: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend:

Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks

: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working:

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.


Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team--they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.


At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.


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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite