Job Description:
Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead System Engineer.
We have a need for a specialist in Infrared Imaging (I2), someone capable of leading the technical strategy and delivery of Infrared Camera projects with a high level of autonomy, unafraid to challenge the norms, and passionate about the work they do.
Roles can be based out of our Southampton, Basildon or Bristol sites on a hybrid basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to utilise and develop your current skills within an industry leading technology company. Working on real engineering problems, designing and developing solutions that sit at the heart of our products… Not to mention, we offer an award winning package.

About the Role
The Lead Systems Engineer will work closely in the project team to define product strategy and to ensure a holistic approach to design & development. You will ensure that our delivery is compliant with customer needs and internal strategy, being responsible for the requirements, including the unit production cost (UPC) target.

• Be responsible for the design integrity of the overall solution, supported by functional domain experts, & leading the design review process for existing & future products
• Be responsible for the technical inputs to the overall product strategy and delivery of the engineering solution
• Drive expeditious & decisive resolution of issues associated with the design, negotiating across the team, production, suppliers and, where appropriate the customer
• Lead technical inputs to business winning activities
• Create, Review and Approve all top level solution documentation, including ownership of the product requirements
• Be responsible for the overall work package & risk management and delivery of the Design Authority/Systems work package; to time, to cost and to quality

This role is offered as flexible working (Hybrid). On-site working as required by business needs, typically a minimum of 2-3 days a week rising to a maximum of all days depending on project needs. There may also be a requirement to travel between Leonardo sites, including overnight stays and possibly to travel internationally.

About You
The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of electro-optic systems, including Infrared Imaging systems or Infrared Cameras. Alternatively, extensive experience with visible band equivalents could be advantageous.
Attributes include;

• Extensive experience in Systems Engineering in the Electro-Optics, Infrared Imaging or Infrared Cameras domain
• Experience in leading the activities of multi-discipline engineering teams
• Excellent communication abilities, managing internal, external, engineering and non-engineering stakeholders on complex technical issues
• A track record in driving development tasks to successful outcomes, following methodologies including Design for X
• Good understanding in conducting and supporting Design Reviews of complex solutions
• Desirable Skills
• Experience of design governance, design integrity and the concept of design certification
• Experience in the Defence industry and experience across the full engineering life cycle
• Experience with business winning
• Good understanding in either Firmware or Hardware disciplines in the I2 domain
• Ideally SC cleared, or as a minimum able to attain SC clearance

All successful applicants must be eligible for full security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

What we Offer
A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award winning benefits package that includes;

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: Up to 45 days holiday! …25 days, plus bank holidays and opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Bonus Scheme: (role dependent)

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

Primary Location:
GB - Basildon
Additional Locations:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Southampton
Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid