Principal Systems Engineer (Trials)

Overview

In this role you will support and execute integration, ground and flight test trials of Leonardo EW systems, shaping their deployment worldwide. You will work within a cross-functional team to verify requirements, document trials, and lead installation and commissioning on end-user platforms. The position blends hands-on testing with engineering support during development and delivery phases, contributing to secure, mission-ready EW capabilities. The opportunity offers hybrid work, strong career development, and a clear path to impact in complex, safety-critical programs.

Pay / Benefits

• generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days
• pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• mental health support and financial advice
• free access to 4,000+ online courses (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning)
• refer a friend bonus
• flexible benefits up to 500/year (healthcare, dental, discounts)

Responsibilities

• Capture trials requirements with bid teams and ensure alignment with budgets
• Produce cost estimates for trials
• Review trial requirements against budgets and platform environments
• Support Design Review process and Vendor Certification
• Lead installation of products on end-user platforms
• Lead commissioning and acceptance phases post-delivery
• Provide trials support (platform integrator, coordinator, operator or observer) during land, air and sea trials
• Book test ranges and align trials with plans
• Supply trials data for analysis
• Participate in trials (up to 3 weeks per activity)
• Produce trial documentation (plans, ICDs, installation procedures, user manuals, risk assessments, schedules, reports, lessons learned)

Key requirements

• Background in electronics, system integration, testing or qualification
• Strong customer focus
• Strong IT skills including diagnostic tools and MS Office
• Experience in electronics industry or trial support desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and adaptable attitude
• Security clearance requirements (BPSS, NSV, SC/DV) per UK standards

• customer focus
• willingness to learn
• proactive problem-solving
• electronics
• system integration
• testing and qualification

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