Are you looking to transition from the Armed Forces into a rewarding civilian career? Leonardo is proud to welcome veterans, reservists, and service leavers to apply for the role of Avionic Systems Engineer. Your discipline, problem-solving, and ability to work in high-pressure environments could make you a perfect fit. The role will be responsible for the design, verification & support of avionics systems, from initial design through to supporting flight test programmes.
What You'll Do:
As an Avionic Systems Engineer, you will define, instigate and execute the activities required to design, develop and qualify avionic systems in response to specific customer requirements.
* Participate: In all phases of the product design life cycle from leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.
* Collaboration: You will work closely with customers to derive system level requirements.
* Testing: Work with systems integration and test to prove and qualify the avionic system.
* Deliver: Manage external suppliers to deliver equipment that meet these requirements.
What we need from you:
* Engineering Degree in a relevant subject (Electrical / Electronics / Aeronautical) or equivalent experience.
* A background in developing avionics in an aerospace environment (civil or military).
* An in-depth knowledge and recent experience in the design, development, integration and qualification of avionics systems (civil or military).
* Knowledge and appreciation of the full Systems Engineering lifecycle.
* Experience of avionics interface protocols, e.g. ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553B, Ethernet/AFDX.
Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance.
Life at Leonardo:
* Comprehensive Support: In addition to support you would receive in the role, we offer Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups including one dedicated to our Armed Forces Community.
* Career Development: We offer clear pathways for advancement, with opportunities to progress at Leonardo.
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Reserve Forces: Support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
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.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, send us an email and a member of our team will be in touch.
About Leonardo
Leonardo is a global security company that realizes technology for a safer future.
In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from eight main sites across the UK and employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.
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