Job Description:
Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for Project Engineering Lead based at our Luton Site on the Future Combat Air System Programme (FCAS).
Announced by the Prime Minister in December 2022, GCAP will deliver Tempest, the next generation fighter aircraft that will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet in the 2035 timescales.
Working within the Future Combat Air business sector, the role will entail dealing with multiple internal and external clients on a project by project basis to develop and deliver world class concept and system designs.
We are looking for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) to join the engineering team on a permanent basis to cover an exciting and growing large scale flagship project. This role will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver the project. The PEL will provide the engineering leadership, in close partnership with the Project Engineering Manager, and Chief Engineer, to identify, develop, delivery and support the technical solution. This role will also be working closely with the other Electronics Division, Lines of Business to pull together the systems of Systems solution.
With this role, you will get:
1. Advanced Technology: You will have the ability to contribute to the development of market-leading product development, providing advanced capability and protection to UK platforms.
2. Agile Systems Engineering: Apply and develop your knowledge of systems engineering in a fast-paced and dynamic agile development team.
3. EW Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain, technology, performance, and operational capabilities.
4. Continuous Learning: Whether engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring.
5. Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
6. Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK.
7. Engineering Heritage: We are proud of our rich heritage in Engineering, with 100 years of pioneering development.
Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, the PEL is responsible for:
1. Producing effective, efficient and realistic plans to deliver the solution (risks/opportunities are identified, estimates are validated, stakeholders are bought in).
2. Ensuring effective implementation of the company's Lifecycle Management, including Design & Gate Reviews and Processes, to:
o Agree qualification & acceptance criteria and design certification
o Validating and Meeting Targets for Development of Design Maturity
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