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Job Description: 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…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Capture, System Definition, Modelling and Analysis, Verification and Validation
LeonardoNewcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$38k–$75k/yr
Job Description: 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 …
Skills: Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, MBSE, Simulink
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
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LeonardoSouthampton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$45k–$60k/yr
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
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City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
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Cnuic TechnologiesCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
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Cnuic TechnologiesCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$50k–$65k/yr
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LeonardoNewcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$38k–$75k/yr
Job Description: Salary Range: Systems Engineer £38,000 to £48,000 Senior Systems Engineer £44,500 to £56,000 Principal Systems Engineer £53,500 to £68,000 Lead Systems Engineer £59,500 to £75,000 Where this vacancy is b…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Requirements Capture, System Definition, Modelling and Analysis, Verification and Validation
LeonardoNewcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$38k–$75k/yr
Job Description: 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 …
Skills: Systems Thinking, Systems Architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering, MBSE, Simulink
Leonardo
Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • Hybrid
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The role involves managing the full lifecycle of advanced electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) systems, including requirements capture, modelling, and verification. You will collaborate with integrated project teams to deliver cutting-edge capabilities for projects like GCAP and Dragonfire.
Candidates must have proven experience in systems engineering within an EO/IR environment, specifically in requirements management and system development. Technical expertise in control systems, navigation, and analytical thinking is essential.
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.
Are you an experienced Systems Engineer ready to take on some of the most advanced electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) systems in the world? At Leonardo, we are looking for professionals who can apply their expertise to deliver cutting-edge EO/IR capabilities across a diverse range of projects, from lasers and imaging to detection, tracking, control systems, and navigation.
Your work could contribute to:
We are recruiting for a range of Systems Engineers. Based on your skills and experience, we’ll match you to the most impactful projects where you can thrive and grow.
You will work on EO/IR systems at various stages of their lifecycle, contributing to one or more of the following areas:
We are seeking engineers with experience in applying systems engineering within an EO/IR environment, with a proven track record in at least some of these essential skillsets:
If you have these skills and want to work on some of the most advanced EO/IR systems in the world, we want to hear from you.
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 Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Security and Vetting.
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.
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 UK sites. Our employees are key contributors to innovation, technology, and safety worldwide.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe diversity sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and customers. If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies. In 2024, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €17.8 bn, new orders for €20.9 bn and invested €2.5 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide. Stefano Pontecorvo has been the Chairman since 9 May 2023 and Roberto Cingolani has been the CEO and General Manager since 9 May 2023. Follow Leonardo on social media: ➡️https://x.com/Leonardo_live ➡️https://www.instagram.com/leonardo_company/ ➡️https://www.youtube.com/leonardocompany
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