Systems Engineer (All Levels)

  • Limelight Health
  • City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 31/05/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Systems Engineer - All Levels

At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems.

Key Areas You Will Work On
  • Radar systems for fighter jets such as the Typhoon and SAAB Gripen.
  • GCAP - Future Generation Radar & Electro Optical Targeting products.
  • Infra Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems.
  • Laser target designators and ranging systems.
  • Surveillance AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars.
Key Skills You'll Use & Develop
  • Problem Definition & Systems Thinking - Break down complex engineering problems into structured, solvable components; define clear system level requirements based on stakeholder needs.
  • Systems Architecture & Modelling - Design and develop high performance system architectures using MBSE; use Simulink, MATLAB or synthetic environments to simulate and refine system behaviour.
  • Data Processing & Analysis - Apply signal processing, image processing and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights; develop multi sensor data fusion and tracking capabilities for real time applications.
  • Integration, Testing & Validation - Investigate system anomalies using real trial data to ensure performance meets specifications; design and execute verification & validation (V&V) strategies across the system lifecycle.
  • Collaboration & Leadership - Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting edge defence solutions; depending on experience, lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers and influence engineering roadmaps.
What You Will Use Your Skills For
  • Contribute to early stage concept studies, investigating the impact of new technology on future platforms.
  • Engage with stakeholders to translate operational needs into engineering solutions, developing and integrating system functionality while considering hardware limitations and real world constraints.
  • Model, simulate and analyse system performance to drive design decisions.
  • Troubleshoot and refine existing systems, identifying improvements through real world testing.
What Else Would Help
  • Proven experience leading systems engineering projects from design to implementation.
  • Passion for systems engineering.
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • A science based Honours degree or equivalent industry experience.
Benefits
  • Full benefits package - details available on Leonardo's website.
Additional Information
  • UK resident and Security Clearable required. See Security Clearance information for details.
Location

Primary: Newcastle, GB. Additional: Edinburgh, GB.

Contract Type

Hybrid Working - Onsite.