Lead Systems Engineer

Overview

As Lead Systems Engineer at Leonardo UK you shape the architecture and integration of defence-focused systems. You lead concept studies, define requirements, and prototype new technologies to solve high-impact challenges. You work with cross-functional specialists to ensure robust, secure solutions for critical aerospace and electronic warfare programs. This is a chance to contribute to next-gen air combat capabilities and defence tech at scale, within a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• leave accrual up to 12 flexi-days
• employer pension contribution up to 15%
• mental health support and financial advice
• access to 4,000+ online courses (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning)
• bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Define and develop system requirements
• Lead concept studies and system trade-offs
• Prototype new technologies
• Solve integration challenges and test solutions
• Collaborate with industry partners and share knowledge

Key requirements

• Systems Engineering (problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
• Domain Expertise (e.g. digital signal processing, RF systems, AI/ML, multi-sensor fusion, electronic warfare)
• Collaboration with safety, security, and reliability specialists to deliver robust solutions

• collaboration
• problem-solving
• communication
• MBSE
• architecture
• integration

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