Job Description

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Your Impact

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.


As a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) in the Radar division, you will manage a multi-disciplined team tasked with the design and development of large-scale complex test solutions. You will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager (PEM), Chief Engineer (CE) and Project Manager (PM) to provide delivery of new test solutions into this sector. The Radar Test Strategy is established, and teams will be delivering test capability into common RF, Antenna, Digital and Power Cores.

Maintaining and continuously improving the Radar test strategy in conjunction with other sector Project Engineering Leads to maintain commonality Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to ensure delivery of dependencies Managing and delivering work package management into sector reviews on a monthly basis Manage the technical interface with subcontracted test solutions Reporting work package progress through monthly reviews to the TE PEM, Project Manager and IPT Lead/Manager Test Systems Engineering focal point for the wider Radar IPTs for all things test throughout the product lifecycle

What you'll bring

Proven experience of leading a team of Test System design engineers and supporting functions across multiple projects and disciplines to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject Knowledge of a typical Engineering lifecycle process and business processes A willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas Familiarity with RF systems/Radar systems design and operation Familiarity of Software, Hardware, Firmware and integration Achieved Chartered Engineer status or similar

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:

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 - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid