Systems Engineers

Job Description

Your impact

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Integrated Mission Solutions team at our modern Lincoln site. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering Praetorian Mission Data—critical to enhancing aircraft survivability within the defence sector.

You’ll lead full lifecycle systems engineering activities, from requirements elicitation and detailed design through to test, verification, and acceptance. Working within an Agile development framework, you’ll collaborate closely with end-users and stakeholders to ensure mission data solutions meet complex operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply systems engineering best practices across the full lifecycle.
• Interpret radar emitter data and collaborate with EW specialists to refine requirements.
• Support MDS production, verification, and validation to demonstrate compliance.
• Produce technical documentation and present at engineering gate reviews.
• Act as a focal point for MDS process adherence and team development.
• Travel occasionally in the UK and overseas to engage with customers and partners.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in Operational MDS design and development.
• Strong understanding of Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) and RF signal propagation.
• Proven knowledge of passive/active EW sensor systems and emitter identification methods.
• Experience conducting engineering gate reviews and producing traceable test evidence.
• Familiarity with JEWOSC tools, data, and processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System.
• Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements tools.
• Experience supporting military end-users or developing desktop software toolsets.
  
  

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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, this 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

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. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks 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, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
  
  

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

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. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Lincoln

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite