Job Description The Opportunity Leonardo UK is a leader in the field of airborne sensing and Defensive Aids equipment on military platforms around the world. The company operates as a number of Lines of Business (LoB) based across a number of key sites spanning the England and Scotland. Each LoB has a number of business sectors aligned to a coherent Product Portfolio and customer base. This Project Engineering Lead (PEL) vacancy is within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector of the Electoronic Warfare LoB and will be assigned to the Export Integrated Project Team (IPT. The PEL is responsible for the success of the engineering activities on their assigned project(s). The PEL leads on a day-to-day basis on the Work Packages assigned by the Project Engineering Manager (PEM). The PEL is responsible for providing their team with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes, ensuring that they operate consistently in accordance with governance Policies & Procedures and to foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function. The PEL works with the Project Engineering Manager and ensures they are kept informed of the engineering status (progress, spend, risks, metrics) and supports the Export IPT in internal and external engagements. The PEL helps develop their Engineering Team providing mentoring, coaching and setting objectives and appraising them of their performance through the PDM process and regular engagements. This engineering lead role will be split across contract delivery and business winning, providing engineering management, direction and leadership for a number of customers and end users. This opportunity is based from the Luton office, and can benefit from hybrid-working. What you will do as a PEL Lead the Engineering aspects of the Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget Management of cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined Create a positive working relationship with customers and partners, to deliver project capability Establish and maintain good lines of communication internally across the Engineering IPT, with the IPT lead, Project Manager, functional heads Work closely with the Systems Design Authority ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies Ensuring the design solution meets the end user requirement, is reliable, fully documented and works within its designated environment Ensure the design solution is compatible with the business area route map Control project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised. Support the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions Candidate concept solutions are captured, including the results of any trade off studies and end user engagement Travel within the UK,, working alongside other teams within Leonardo, Customers Primarily (BAES Systems), End Users and Industry Partners. There is also the potential for some overseas travel. What we need from you You really must have Experience in engineering management and delivery of projects Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent) Excellent communicator and able to provide clear direction to team members based on other sites Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and the ability to balance conflicting challenges Commercial and business awareness Experience of working across the full life cycle It would be nice if you had The military domain Requirements elicitation and defining software products Development and certification of airborne equipment New Product Introduction Outsource of complex Engineering work packages to 3rd party suppliers. Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels What you will get Advanced Technology You will have the ability to contribute to the development of market-leading technology and product development, providing advanced capability and protection to UK platforms. EW Expertise Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain, technology, performance, and operational capabilities – the learning potential is limitless Continuous Learning Whether it’s EW, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring. Teamwork You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment. Connections You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK. EW Heritage We are proud of our rich heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW), with 100 years of pioneering EW development. Today we’re providing the latest advances in RF technology and enabling our customers to keep pace with an evolving EW environment. 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 For a full list of our company benefits please our website here. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Hybrid Working Hybrid