(Senior) Systems Engineer - Integration & Test - #1784610

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Job Description

Leonardo is seeking to recruit experienced (Senior) Systems Engineers to join its Electronics UK business. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering leading edge solutions to challenging civilian and military projects.

We are looking for someone passionate about our products, with a systems-thinking approach and proven experience within Integration & Testing. You will thrive in dynamic environments with the support of a diverse team.

Given the nature of the work at this level the majority of the work will be carried out on-site, in Edinburgh.

What you’ll do as an Integration & Test (Senior) Systems Engineer:

Required

You will be required to make technical decisions within your own sphere of influence. You will undertake various tasks within an Integrated Project Team, including preparation & planning, set-up, integration, execution and closure for the following activities:

• Roof Lab Tests/Investigations
• Environmental Qualification Testing
• EMC Qualification Testing
• Integration Lab Tests/Investigations
• Roof Lab Customer Integration events & demonstrations
• Integrate complex sub-systems onto flight test aircraft and support subsequent flight trials
• Support in-field platform integration including system software upgrades and investigations.
• Verification of the system and sub-system requirements including test reports
• System integration through close collaboration with software, firmware and hardware teams
• System and sub-system qualification testing including completion of test reports
• Active participation in test readiness and post-test reviews
• Defining, investigating and helping to resolve system issues
• Ensure all defined working practices are adhered to
  
  

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working within a similar electronics/systems/test/integration role would be advantageous, including experience/aptitude in the following:

• A willingness to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment as a critical member of the team.
• Good practical experience of engineering within a commercial environment or an equivalent research and development organisation, including hands-on skills, with an ability to hook up main & test equipment together in a range of environments covering all aspects of the team’s work. This includes use of GPTE, such spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Experience of verification and validation activities to achieve certification and delivery.
• Good team player with a willingness to share ideas and communicate well within an IPT environment, and liaise well with other departments including EED, Production, etc.
• Ability to interact with end-user communities on a range of technical and operational topics.
• Possession of, or working towards, qualifications in Electronic Engineering (HND, BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) or a related discipline or science, would be very beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation ability delivering high quality output, including being proficient in using MS-Office applications.
• Familiarity with MATLAB would be advantageous.
• IOSH certification would be advantageous but full training will be given.
• This is a broad-based role suited to a committed individual who will work across the team to help make things happen and get the job done.
• Ability to learn quickly and pick up new skills on the job from an experienced engineering team, who will provide mentoring and training as required.
• Willingness to work flexibly and occasionally support ad-hoc extended hours / weekend working to support the team/business would be advantageous.
• The role is primarily based at the Leonardo offices in Edinburgh, UK, with occasional travel within the UK and worldwide to our customer and end-user sites.
• Must be able to obtain SC security clearance (see guidance via link below).
  
  

You must be eligible for full security clearance and may need to satisfy further UK eyes only and ITAR conditions. For more information and guidance, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• 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: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer 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
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

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

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Hybrid Working:

Onsite