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As a member of the team, you'll conduct Integration, Ground and Flight Test trials of Leonardo EW Systems. During periods where no field trials are occurring, technical support will be provided to the likes of Systems Engineering work within the IPT, as required.\nWhat you'll do\nSupport Bid Teams to make sure that the trials requirements are captured in full\nProduce costings for Trials\nReview existing trial requirements against budget figures or constraints\nReview Products against platform environments\nSupport the Leonardo Design Review process\nSupport Vendor Certification\nSupport Testing during development and deliveries\nProduce all relevant Trials Documentation (Trials Plans, ICD’s, Installation Procedures, User Manuals, Risk Assessments, Ground Test Schedules, Air Test Schedules, Trials Instruction, Trials Reports and Lessons Learned)\nLead the installation of Products on to end user platforms\nLead the commissioning and acceptance phases after delivery\nProvide Trials support (Platform Integrator, Trials Co-Ordinator, Trials Operator or Trials Observer) during trials conducted on land, air and sea\nBook Test Ranges as required with relevant authorities\nConfirm trials against proposed plans\nSupply trials data for analysis\nParticipate in Trials (up to 3 weeks per activity)\nWhat you’ll bring\nFor this role, we're looking for experienced Engineers with a background in electronics, system integration, testing or qualification and with a strong customer focus.\nYou will also require strong IT skills including the use of diagnostic tools and MS Office.\nExperience within the Electronics industry, supporting Leonardo products, or in field and trial support is desirable, but not essential.\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). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) also apply, 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\nSalary Range:\nSenior Engineer £45,000 - £60,000\nPrincipal Engineer £55,000 - £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.\nThe 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.\nThis work will require on-site working at our facility in Luton.\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. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\nYour 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).\nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.\nFor a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.\nLeonardo 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.\nAt 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.\nBe part of something bigger - apply now!\nPrimary Location:\nGB - Luton - Cap. 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