Lead Systems Engineer

  • Leonardo UK Ltd
  • Luton, Bedfordshire
  • 24/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Lead Systems Engineer - Job Overview

Lead Systems Engineer at Leonardo. Work on real world challenges, designing solutions that power the future of defence technology. Focus on RAF aircraft such as Typhoon and Apache, next gen air combat with Team Tempest and GCAP, future electronic warfare systems, and harnessing AI/ML.

Responsibilities
  • Define and develop system requirements.
  • Lead concept studies and system trade offs.
  • Prototype new technologies.
  • Address integration challenges and test solutions.
  • Collaborate with industry partners and share knowledge.
  • Work with specialists in safety, security and reliability to deliver robust solutions.
Qualifications & Preamble

Systems engineering experience and a systems thinking mindset. Broad knowledge across the systems engineering lifecycle or domain expertise such as digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi sensor fusion and electronic warfare.

Security Clearance

This role requires pre employment screening under the UK Government's BPSS and National Security Vetting. Applicants must meet the eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) and hold a UK passport with five years UK residency.

Benefits
  • Salary: £67,000 to £81,000.
  • Flexible working, hybrid options.
  • Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi days.
  • Employer pension contribution up to 15%.
  • Access to mental health support, financial advice and employee networks.
  • Performance bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
  • Continuous learning: over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Referral programme with financial reward.
  • Flexible benefits up to £500 annually for healthcare, dental, family cover, tech, lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.
Location and Employment

Primary location: Luton - Cap. Green 300. Additional location: Bristol - Coldharbour Lane. Employment type: Permanent. Hybrid working available.