Systems Engineer - All Levels - Integration, Verification and Validation

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Salary Range: Systems Engineer £38,000 - £48,000 Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 - £56,000 Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 - £68,000 Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 - £75,000 Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment. 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 The Captor-E Mk0 Radar is produced for the Eurofighter Typhoon and currently in operation with multiple export customers. The project is progressing at pace through continuous systems and software design upgrades, to enable the product to continue to meet the needs of end-users who operate in challenging environments. ECRS Mk0 is a highly visible product with its success being critical to future business winning for Leonardo. Leonardo is seeking to recruit Systems Engineers to join its ECRS Mk0 programme to support on-going Integration, Verification and Validation (IVV) activities for current & future contracts. Depending on your experience, there is opportunity to join this team at varying levels of seniority (including Senior and Principal). Working under the guidance of the Project Engineering Lead the successful candidate will play a key role in preparing the compliance case for the product and gaining customer acceptance of the compliance position presented. You will thrive in dynamic environments with the support of a diverse immediate and wider team. Due to the nature of the work you will be required to work onsite at Leonardo in Edinburgh and will be capable of achieving UK SC Clearance. What you'll do: Support the Compliance Team Project Engineering Lead to achieve key project milestones as defined in the engineering schedule Work with Subject Matter Experts to complete verification activities Work with Subject Matter Experts to define verification statements Engage with the wider stakeholder community, including the ECRS Mk0 customer community, to achieve acceptance of the verification evidence presented What you'll bring: Essential skills/experience: Experience of contributing to verification activities Ability to peer review verification and test related work products Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience working in multi-disciplinary dynamic engineering environments Experience of DOORS Proactive Desirable skills/experience: Experience in requirements definition Experience in Radar Systems Experience developing and executing verification tests Experience with any of the following additional tools: Siemens Teamcenter, and MATLAB for data processing What else would help: A 2:1 or higher in a relevant engineering or science-based honours degree Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartered Engineer status is desirable 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: 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. xehkeey If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite