Job Title: Configuration and Data Management Lead (Electronic Warfare and Future Combat Air)
Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Southampton, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln, GB - Basildon
Job Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R0013950
What we’re looking for
Ideally, we are looking for someone with:
* Strong technical experience of successfully applying Configuration and Data Management principles in high integrity applications, such as Aerospace and Defence.
* Experience of developing and delivering training to a broad range of groups and disciplines.
* Broad breadth of engineering experience in order to be able to review project demands and advise on resourcing needs, development, delivery plans and structures.
* A passion for engaging with people and developing their careers.
* An ability to demonstrate critical thinking to provide appropriate solutions to recruitment and development.
* An ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and guide a team towards effective outcomes.
* People management, mentoring and development skills.
Why Leonardo?
The business, primarily based in Luton, has a rich heritage in Electronic Warfare with over 100 years of history and providing the latest advances in radio frequency technology to our military customers in the UK and further afield.
Under a strategic partnering arrangement (SPA) with the Royal Air Force and the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) agencies, Leonardo acts as the UK industry lead chosen to bring together onshore providers to provide value-for-money defensive equipment for the nation’s fleets of military aircraft, while boosting export opportunities and generating prosperity around the UK.
The company leads the consortium responsible for the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) currently installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon and the company's BriteCloud expendable active decoy launched in 2013, represents the most significant advance in radar-guided missile countermeasures since the advent of chaff.
The Future Combat Air line of business is the home of the Leonardo Electronics Division UK key interface into the UK MoD Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Programme, also referred to as Tempest.
Focusing on the development of advanced defence electronics, Leonardo is a founding partner of Team Tempest, alongside the UK MOD, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and MBDA UK. The team has been working at pace to develop the technologies and capabilities necessary to see a new combat air system go into service in 2035. In July 2021, the UK MOD awarded Team Tempest a further contract worth approximately £250m to progress the development of the future capability. As the UK’s defence electronics champion, Leonardo is leading the nation’s development of the Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) and Integrated Communications Systems (ICS) technology for the next generation system.
Benefits
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: Company Benefits.
Given the nature of the work, we are able to offer custom working; however, some on-site working is expected.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit: Security Vetting Clearance Levels.
Diversity Statement
We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together.
Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations: GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln, GB - Southampton
Contract Type: Hybrid Working
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