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You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering Defensive Aid Mission Data -critical to enhancing aircraft survivability within the defence sector.\nYou’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.\nKey responsibilities:\nDevelop and apply systems engineering best practices across the full lifecycle.\nInterpret radar emitter data and collaborate with EW specialists to refine requirements.\nSupport MDS production, verification, and validation to demonstrate compliance.\nProduce technical documentation and present at engineering gate reviews.\nAct as a focal point for MDS process adherence and team development.\nTravel occasionally in the UK and overseas to engage with customers and partners.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nExtensive experience in Operational MDS design and development.\nStrong understanding of Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) and RF signal propagation.\nProven knowledge of passive/active EW sensor systems and emitter identification methods.\nExperience conducting engineering gate reviews and producing traceable test evidence.\nFamiliarity with JEWOSC/MSCtool sets, data, and processes.\nExcellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.\nDesirable\nExperience with the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System.\nFamiliarity with DOORS or similar requirements tools.\nExperience supporting military end-users or developing desktop software toolsets.\nThis 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.\nSecurity Clearance\nThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), along with an additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV), including 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. Due to the nature of the work and its connections to UK Defence strategy, applicants must have five years UK Residency and hold a UK Passport.\nSalary Range:\n£45,000 to £70,000 \nWhere 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.\nLeonardo 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.\nWhy join us\nAt 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. 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