Job Description

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Your Impact

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for Lab Management Senior Engineer. Based from our Luton site you will work within the Operations sector where you will be reporting to the Site Support Group Manager.


Your will be responsible for the Management of all onsite engineering and production laboratories, test facilities and equipment, calibration and management of the laboratories support staff.


What you'll do as a Lab Management Senior Engineer

You will facilitate the availability of all lab facilities to support the R and D and production on the site Health and safety within the laboratories is a primary requirement, this will involve the creation and maintenance of the laboratories safety procedures and documentations in conjunction with the SHE and OH departments Management of the Test Equipment Managed Services (TEMS) on site project this will incorporate the support and management of the movement of equipment from the laboratories to the calibration provider, support of the Test Equipment Coordinators within the laboratories. Laboratories space allocation to use the space within the laboratories to support all project requiring space, as part of this you will all facilities required to support all project within the laboratories are available. You will be required to support SHE/QA audits both internal and external. Assist the Quality Assurance department in maintaining high quality standard in all production laboratories by ensuring that there is adherence to all quality assurance policies and procedures and resolve any non-conformances in a timely manner. Support the Lab stewards and Test Equipment coordinators in their daily duties.

What you'll bring

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members at all levels across the site. A solid foundation in engineering, ideally with experience in both mechanical and electrical systems. An IOSH certification in safety is desirable, though not essential--training can be provided for the right candidate.

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: 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.


Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite