Overview

Join to apply for the Independent Technical Authority role at Leonardo. Leonardo’s Electronic division has a rich heritage in Electronic Warfare with over 100 years of history and providing the latest advances in radio frequency technology to our military customers in the UK and further afield.

This role is hybrid and can be based out of any of our locations: Luton, Lincoln, Bristol, or Southampton. Regular travel will be required within the UK, with occasional international trips.

Responsibilities

• Provide as an independent assurance and Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) for design certification of Leonardo products.
• Define the certification basis for products developed for high integrity airborne applications.
• Provide input and advice to the product development teams, acting as a consultant to ensure regulatory requirements are understood, products are producible, safe, secure, legal, fit for purpose, and reliable in their intended environment.
• Review and approve Declarations of Conformity against relevant UK, EU and global legislation, calling on SMEs from around the company for advice.
• Chair design reviews on products, systems and services within domain expertise.
• Participate in Product Safety and Security Panels and company working groups to monitor proposed changes to the regulatory environment.
• Review Integrated Project Team Engineering Plans to ensure they comply with company policy, including design governance and certification activities.
• Provide independent specialist guidance and information on best practices, standards and legislation.
• Contribute to the development of Subject Matter Experts within the line of business.
• Participate in vendor assessments to ensure their capabilities are understood.
• Operate as a deputy company signature and board signature for design certification under company AS9100D and DAOS accreditations.
• Deputise for the Chief Engineer Design Integrity within the wider company organisation.
• Represent Design Integrity, Leonardo Electronics within external interest forums.
• Develop and deliver training courses and speak with confidence on regulatory matters, governance and certification.

What You’ll Bring

• Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a relevant domain.
• Recognised as a SME for technology areas such as Software or Electronics/Hardware.
• Hands-on experience of product certification to recognised standards including Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA) for airborne products.
• Familiarity with managing Product safety and understanding regulatory environment for airborne products (e.g. MAA, EASA).
• Ideally CEng status.
• Ideally familiar with managing product security and cyber.
• Understanding of DO-178C, DO254 or similar standards.
• Experience delivering training and awareness courses.
• Experience working with others to identify future Regulatory needs.
• Active member of an external specialist group or forum.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance.

• Time to Recharge: generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Never Stop Learning: access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, discuss what might be possible.

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

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Locations

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane; GB - Lincoln; GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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