Job Description
Salary: £59,500 - £75,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your Impact: There is a need for a Lead Systems Engineer / Specialist to work on Radar Mode development within the Mk0 Systems Engineering Team. A core element of the role is leading the development of algorithms for the Signal Processor, and the successful applicant will also be expected to take on a broad involvement in all aspects of radar operation and processing. In addition, this role will also require direct collaboration with our EuroRADAR partners. The Systems Engineering team operate across the full lifecycle, and so the work will span Mode model development, requirements & algorithm definition, design change management, software implementation support, integration support, trials support & analysis, and verification & validation. This will be a highly visible role in a programme that is in its most exciting phase, currently in active service with export customers and progressing at pace through capability and maturity upgrades. The dynamic, fast‑paced and full‑lifecycle nature of the role makes this an ideal springboard for candidates aspiring to develop towards becoming a Chief Engineer.
What you’ll do
- Lead the Mk0 Radar Modes team (a sub‑team within Mk0 Systems Engineering).
- Own the maturation and development of all Mk0 Radar Modes, maintaining the plan for routemap of development work and leading the team to deliver the routemap.
- Carry out the full range of activities associated with radar mode design and verification/validation.
- Play a leading role in support to planning of trials activity (ground rig and flight trials), specifically for radar modes, and perform analysis on the resulting trials data.
- Develop design solutions to address problems and capability gaps.
- Present analysis results and proposed design updates to stakeholders and successfully lead design updates through the change process.
- Take ownership of the configuration and maintenance of models and analysis tools, along with supporting documentation.
- Involve actively in design and development activities for Radar Modes, delegating where appropriate.
- Coach and develop team members and have overall ownership of the technical design and delivery in this area.
What you’ll bring
- Engineering/Physics/Applied Maths background, ideally Radar Systems Engineering or Signal Processing experience.
- Good knowledge of radar principles and associated processing techniques, particularly signal processing and detection theory.
- Ability to provide a focus on signal processing while understanding radar control, tracking, and interactions.
- Experience supervising a team of Systems engineers.
- Skill in building and maintaining complex systems models and analysis tools.
- Ability to perform data analysis of large data sets, using automated processing where appropriate.
- Strong investigative and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience presenting to and influencing stakeholders at all functions and levels.
- Proven experience in roles requiring sound engineering judgement in a fast‑paced, quality‑focused environment.
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 meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
- Enjoy generous leave with opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
- Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, discuss possibilities.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Our employees contribute to shaping innovation and enhancing global safety. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh
Additional Locations: GB – Newcastle
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological.