Overview

Have you delivered software products as a Systems Engineer? If so, this may be the role for you. We are seeking dedicated Systems Engineers who will bridge the gap between systems engineering and software development.

What You’ll Do as a Systems Engineer

• Engaging with stakeholders to define requirements for new systems
• Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluating proposed solutions
• Enhancing capabilities and performance of in-service systems
• Designing and integrating new functionality into existing systems
• Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance
• Root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities
• Leading technical activities and initiatives
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers
• Creating and delivering reports, presentations and proposals to customers and industry partners
• Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice

What You’ll Bring

• A science, maths, or engineering-based degree, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in delivering software-heavy systems, ideally to customers in regulated industries (e.g. military, rail, safety-critical)
• Experience in working with software teams using DevOps to deliver products
• Experience in MBSE methodologies

Knowledge areas

• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, particularly in:
• Problem definition
• Systems and Software Architecture
• Software Development and Qualification
• Integration, Verification and Validation

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, including eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

This work will require on-site working at our facility in Luton.

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. We’re committed to helping you thrive professionally and personally.

• 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-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
• Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for all 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: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships
• Flexible working: hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, discuss possibilities with us

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

Locations

Primary: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300; Additional: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

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 sites in the UK. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.