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Job Description Are you an experienced Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the international Defence Industry and making impactful change? We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to drive LEUK technical delivery of a complex, in service Communications Systems, working on real engineering problems and shaping solutions that sit at the heart of our operational capability. This vacancy will be based at our Basildon site. Your impact As the Lead Systems Engineer, you will act as the project team's Design Authority for the system, providing leadership across Systems Engineering activities and acting as the primary technical interface with stakeholders. You will support the definition, refinement and delivery of technical solutions, ensuring the system continues to meet operational needs throughout its lifecycle. What we build is exciting, interesting, challenging and complex. The system is already in service and evolving, requiring a balance of systems thinking, technical depth and hands on engineering. Given this complexity, it requires a strong application of the "Art of Systems Engineering" to ensure we are doing the right activities at the right time. The focus of this role is to provide direction, guidance and technical authority to ensure: Customer requirements are fully understood, refined, decomposed and traced into system solutions The system architecture is clearly defined, controlled and maintained Technical proposals and design decisions are robust, justified and aligned with customer expectations System integration across software, RF and hardware elements is coherent and well managed Verification and validation activities demonstrate compliance with operational needs To be successful, you will demonstrate passion for your trade through strong technical leadership and ownership of complex systems. You will be comfortable operating as a technical lead, making sound engineering decisions and setting a clear technical direction while working closely with customers and internal teams. Given the customer-facing and collaborative nature of the role, we continue to offer flexible working with a combination of home and on site working where appropriate. Day to day duties include: Act as IPT's Design Authority for the HF communications system, owning key technical decisions Serve as the technical point of contact for the customer, leading and contributing to frequent technical meetings and reviews Lead LEUK's effort in the elicitation, definition, refinement and decomposition of customer requirements Define, refine and maintain system architectures and interface definitions Provide technical input into bids, proposals and change activities Work across a demanding and complex area of the business, supporting in service capability and future development Collaborate with software, RF, hardware and test teams to ensure end to end system coherence Undertake hands on technical activity where required, including configuring reference systems for test and demonstration Support and deliver verification, validation and acceptance activities across the lifecycle Ensure through life considerations such as safety, security, supportability and obsolescence are addressed in line with company processes What you'll bring You will have proven experience as a Lead Systems Engineer (or a role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes: Strong experience applying Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle Experience acting as a technical authority or owning system architectures Experience in eliciting, refining and decomposing customer requirements Experience defining and evaluating technical solutions and proposals A working understanding of software development and its integration within complex systems Experience working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly The confidence to make technical decisions in a complex, dynamic environment Motivation, tenacity and a strong sense of technical ownership The following experience/skills are very desirable: Knowledge or experience of HF communications systems Some level of RF engineering understanding Experience working on in service or operational defence systems Experience with Systems Integration, Test and Demonstration activities Domain experience in Telecommunications, RF, IP Networking or related areas Experience working on largescale Systems Integration programmes, having managed issues associated with cost, schedule & quality implications 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: 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. Primary Location GB - Basildon Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid

Job Description At Leonardo, we are excited to be recruiting for a skilled FPGA Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary team for our Precision Guidance area. In this broad FPGA firmware engineering role, you will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle from initial concept development through to early life production. You will work with some of the latest high-speed FPGA's and System-on-Chips (SoC's) to help shape our future products. The role shall be based in Basildon with a primary focus on the design and development of embedded VHDL firmware for complex airborne electro-optics subsystems. You will be part of the Leonardo Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business, interacting with partner organisations, sub-contractors and potential customers. Your Impact Your role will be crucial in shaping the next generation of airborne electro-optics subsystems, enhancing performance, reliability, and safety across the product lifecycle. What you will do Firmware requirements capture and management. FPGA design and analysis. Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews. Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans. Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers. Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process - training will be given. Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches. What we are looking for What you really must have Experience using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools. Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog/ UVM. Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous. De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers. Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities. Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form. Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage. It would be nice if you had Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints. Engineering experience with electro-optic systems - e.g. cameras, thermal imagers and/or image processing systems/algorithms. Experience of mentoring more junior members of the team. 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: Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below Primary Location GB - Basildon Contract Type Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid

Job Description At Leonardo, we are excited to be recruiting for a skilled FPGA Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary team for our Precision Guidance area. In this broad FPGA firmware engineering role, you will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle from initial concept development through to early life production. You will work with some of the latest high-speed FPGA's and System-on-Chips (SoC's) to help shape our future products. The role shall be based in Basildon with a primary focus on the design and development of embedded VHDL firmware for complex airborne electro-optics subsystems. You will be part of the Leonardo Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business, interacting with partner organisations, sub-contractors and potential customers. Your Impact Your role will be crucial in shaping the next generation of airborne electro-optics subsystems, enhancing performance, reliability, and safety across the product lifecycle. What you will do Firmware requirements capture and management. FPGA design and analysis. Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews. Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans. Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers. Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process - training will be given. Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches. What we are looking for What you really must have Experience using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools. Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog/ UVM. Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous. De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers. Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities. Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form. Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage. It would be nice if you had Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints. Engineering experience with electro-optic systems - e.g. cameras, thermal imagers and/or image processing systems/algorithms. Experience of mentoring more junior members of the team. 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: Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below Primary Location GB - Basildon Contract Type Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid

Job Description 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. Your work will contribute to the Typhoon radar programme which includes the largest single programme being delivered from the Edinburgh site. Next generation ESCAN radars are now in full scale production and being delivered to our customer on the front line, where we strive to provide key functionality and capability to meet the customer operational requirements. Lead Systems Engineer We are recruiting for a Lead Systems Engineer to lead the operational evaluation for the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 (ESCAN) radar against the operational Fitness for Purpose (FFP) criteria. FFP is a non contractual framework that has been agreed between Euroradar and our purchaser, BAESYSTEMS, to aid the prioritisation of System Problem Reports (SysPRs) with the aim of reaching an acceptable level of product maturity against agreed operationally relevant criteria. The Lead Systems Engineer will lead a team responsible for: Product gap analysis against operationally relevant scenarios Problem Report identification and sentencing Problem Report prioritisation Identifying when maturity goals are met Supporting compliance statements against the Specification Co ordinating the agile 'on train' maturity assessment activities through the Product Manager and technical leadership team, which will be delivered by those SMEs Planning and presentation of maturity point reviews with key internal and external stakeholders Identifying clear gaps in product maturity and supporting the sentencing of SySPRs As Lead Systems Engineer, you will work within the Typhoon delivery sector, leading and co ordinating the Leonardo UK Systems Engineering activity for evaluating the Mk0 radar product maturity for the Entry Into Service product. There are two software development releases planned to deliver an operationally capable radar that meets the specification. The candidate will need to be highly motivated and able to define and lead activities for producing maturity metrics and analysis tools to present product maturity to the Chief Engineer and Technical Director to ensure that we focus on the correct changes to meet FFP and compliance objectives. This role presents an opportunity to be at the heart of the success of the Typhoon ECRS Mk0 Radar System, achieving customer satisfaction with this product. This role is pivotal to the reputation and the future business winning success for Leonardo. In the role you will report to the Leonardo UK Chief Systems Engineer. Key Skills 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) Experience of data analysis from radar flight trials 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 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: 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 Primary Location GB - Edinburgh Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Onsite

An opportunity has arisen within Leonardo Edinburgh for a Lead Firmware Engineer to work on the Global Combat Air System Programme (GCAP). Announced by the Prime Minister in December 2022, GCAP will deliver Tempest, the next generation fighter aircraft intended to replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet from 2035. What you'll do as a Lead Firmware Engineer: As a Lead Firmware Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world class facilities to deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews. You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers and will enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/firmware delivery teams. What you really must have: Ability to analyse system level requirements and capture/derive detailed firmware requirements. Ability to prepare documentation for other engineers and design reviews. Experience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place and route. Experience FPGA architectures such as system on chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal). Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience of working in mixed discipline teams. Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course. Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance. It would be desirable if you had: Experience of auto generated code using model driven engineering with MATLAB and Simulink tools. Experience of design tools such as Verilog, SystemVerilog and UVM. Experience within the defence industry. What we need from you: Personal attributes and values are as important to us as technical ability. We are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance In order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (SC) for our business, which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK. For more information and guidance please visit Benefits Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance). Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution). Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers). Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below. Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Job Description Your Impact Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer that would like to aid in the delivery of high-performance hardware that forms part of our Surveillance RADAR systems? If so, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you will experience the full engineering lifecycle within Leonardo assisting with requirement and architecture definition and maturation, the design of new novel PCB level electronics and work with the wider project team to support integration and qualification of product What you'll bring Provide design of product within the Electronics Hardware discipline, to ensure successful delivery / transfer to production. Ensure engineering design is best practice by following Company and Engineering life cycle processes. Design engineering solutions taking into account all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability Create work package plans, advising on optimum team size/capability mix and reporting against the teams work programmes including analysis of risk Resolve routine and complex technical and delivery issues within engineering, related to defined work package assignments, and in accordance with local team engineering plans and processes. Communicate non-routine technical and delivery issues to by local engineering team or direct line management with resolution proposals. Support a culture of innovation within the local team, engineering discipline, and wider business that creates solutions to project and business problems. Promote a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation Contribute to local team and Engineering Unit decision making Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within the individual's own engineering discipline and wider project. May supervise an Engineer or Senior Engineer Participate in self-development activities to improve Skills & Competencies in the specific engineering discipline and wider project The skills and experience we are looking for Higher education approved STEM qualification at degree level as a minimum or equivalent as recognised by professional accreditation schemes Circuit design (schematic capture) layout and simulation practitioner experience. Mixed signal knowledge using ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoC based design for high performance signal processing, communications and control. Integrating in-house designs with COTS modules (powersupplies, singleboard computers, RF interfaces) Analysing system level requirements documents and understanding their application to Hardware designs Good domain knowledge of high-speed serial communication links and knowledge of associated protocols and architectures, Power Supply Design and Analogue Design Hands on experience of Hardware, Firmware & Software Integration of Micro Processor Based designs onto hardware platforms is essential Debugging, testing and verification of new designs and supporting their commissioning and integration into the target system Ability to liaise with suppliers of key components and assemblies 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). Why join us 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. Primary Location GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations GB - Newcastle Contract Type Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid