Job Description:
Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Systems Engineer to take on the role of Design Authority for the delivery of a SATCOM communications subsystem.
This role is within the Comms & Force Protection (C&FP) business group and will focus on delivering a complex system involving antennas, RF and digital electronics, firmware, and software.
A fantastic opportunity offering career progression within a leading technology company and an award-winning salary package.
About the Role
As Lead Systems Engineer, you will work alongside the Systems Design Authority as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products. The Design Authority will need to be a talented and experienced engineer, familiar with working on complex RF electronic sensor systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Represent (supported by Subject Matter Experts) the company when engaging with customers to define the technical solution.
* Maintain independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensuring company procedures are adhered to.
* Meet technical requirements through all phases of design and integration.
* Develop test plans, specifications, and procedures and oversee testing activities.
* Responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety, and integrity.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders.
* Lead, guide, and mentor the multi-disciplinary team.
* Liaise and cooperate with the Project Managers, Project Engineering Managers/Leads, and other Design Authorities to resolve technical, project, or resource conflicts.
About You:
You will have proven experience as a Design Authority (or role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes:
* Degree qualification in Engineering, Maths, or Science subject or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience and good technical understanding of antennas and RF-based sensor systems, ideally within the SATCOM domain.
* Experience of design lifecycle; design, development, testing, integration, and acceptance.
* The ability to analyze and specify system requirements.
* Good problem-solving ability.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Commercially aware.
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Desirable Experience/Skills:
* Experience of working in the defense electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems.
* Experience of working with UK MOD (e.g. RAF, DSTL, DE&S).
* An understanding of the deployment of airborne military platforms, systems and operation within the enterprise environment.
* An understanding of radar-guided surface-to-air missile systems, and other radar-based threats.
* Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution.
All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information.
What We Offer:
A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award-winning benefits package that includes:
* 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: Up to 45 days holiday! 25 days, plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
* Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 23% total 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.
* Bonus Scheme.
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
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 at 8 sites throughout the UK.
Primary Location: GB - Basildon
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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