Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - Future Generation Electro-Optical Targeting products
Laser Direct Energy Weapons Systems like Dragonfire
Infra-Red Counter Measures (IRCM) systems
Laser target designators and ranging systems
We are recruiting for a range of Systems Engineers. Based on your skills and experience, we'll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow.
What you will do as an EO/IR Systems Engineer
You will work on EO/IR systems at various stages of their lifecycle, contributing to one or more of the following areas:
Requirements capture, definition, development, modelling, manufacture, test, and verification of EO/IR technologies.
Applying and improving systems engineering processes across the full lifecycle.
Collaborating with integrated project teams to design, build, and deliver EO/IR equipment.
Driving continual learning and improvement across the UK engineering community, acting as a change agent for systems engineering.
Requirements
We are seeking engineers with experience in applying systems engineering within an EO/IR environment, with a proven track record in at least some of these essential skillsets:
Systems Engineering: Requirements capture and management, System definition and development, Modelling and analysis, Verification and validation, Full engineering lifecycle application
Domain specialisms: EO/IR systems and technologies, Control systems and navigation, Imaging, detection, and tracking
Technical expertise with tools and methods: Systems engineering methods, tools, and processes, Strong numerical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills supporting "systems thinking"
If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced EO/IR systems in the world, we want to hear from you.
Security Clearance
Why join us
Time to Recharge: Generous leave plus up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion & diversity networks
Rewarding Performance: Bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
Never Stop Learning: 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
Refer a Friend: Financial reward through our referral programme
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental cover, gym memberships, and more
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, we are open to discussion
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 across 9 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description:
Salary Range:
Systems Engineer £38,000 to £48,000
Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 to £56,000
Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 to £68,000
Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 to £75,000
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardocompany · United Kingdom