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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.\nYour impact:\nStep into a role where your expertise helps shape the future of combat air. We’re looking for a Processor Architect and Design Authority with deep knowledge of processor technologies for military aircraft - someone who has led engineering through every stage, from first concept to final certification.\nYour work will directly contribute to the international development of the next-generation multi-function RF system for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) - a programme creating the future fighter aircraft for the UK, Italy and Japan.\nThis is your chance to influence one of the world’s most advanced defence programmes and shape the processors at the heart of tomorrow’s air-combat capability.\nYou will:\nDefine advanced radar processor architectures that blend cutting-edge semiconductor technologies with high-speed digital design. These systems combine FPGAs, specialised microprocessors and hybrid processing strategies to handle complex mathematical workloads with precision and ultra-low latency - all while meeting demanding size, weight, power and cooling constraints.\n\nPlay a major role in providing leadership and guidance on the engineering activities to deliver Processor solutions across a range of GCAP programs, at differing stages of the design lifecycle.\n\nAct as the Technical lead to a multi-disciplined project team in close partnership with key stakeholders.\n\nBe responsible for delivered product design, compliance, safety and integrity.\n\nEnsure independent product assurance through Design Reviews and ensure Company procedures are adhered to.\n\nRepresent the Company, supported by Chief Engineers, when engaging with customers and Workshare Partners to define and deliver technical solutions.\n\nBe delegated by the business as the Design Authority & Company Technical Signatory for the required products.\n\nOwn the technical solution for all phases of Processor product development by representing Leonardo with external stakeholders, and representing the Line of Business with internal stakeholders, to ensure all elements of development are considered as part of the integrated Processor platform solution.\n\nEnsure Processor products are compliant with any performance, legislative and contractual requirements, with a strategy for completing a traceable evidence set.\n\nEnsure robust quality and performance within Processor designs.\n\nWork closely with the Project Engineering Lead to ensure cost and time trade-offs are undertaken and then to establish the technical solution coherent with the agreed budgets and timescales.\n\nProvide technical direction, control, evaluation and recommendations with respect to risks and opportunities.\n\nLead and mentor the technical team to enable product solution results.\n\nDefine strategic capability improvements and cost initiatives.\n\nWhat you'll bring:\nA strong background in development of complex military products.\n\nHave experience in developing systems solutions particularly within the radar domain.\n\nExperience of working with Requirements, Test Qualification and Acceptance strategies.\n\nExperience of managing the Design Standard and associated Configuration Management.\n\nExperience in gaining Design Certification and Customer Acceptance.\n\nThe ability to develop Processing platform technical solutions, compliant with requirements.\n\nThe ability to produce innovative Processor platform solutions based on an extensive knowledge of the latest processor/FPGA/GPU device families and associated IO standards.\n\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact with SMEs and End Users of various nationalities regarding a wide range of technical and operational topics.\n\nBe self-motivated and capable of working with minimum direction.\n\nHave knowledge of Firmware and Software Development.\n\nAre degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or Scientific discipline (or equivalent).\n\nAre a Chartered Engineer / member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).\n\nHave substantial analytical and technical problem-solving skills.\n\nA track record of delivering complex electronic system-of-systems with significant experience working in a similar industrial role.\n\nOnsite working is preferred as this is a hardware-based role. Leonardo operates a flexible working policy and so the opportunity for a hybrid working solution could be explored.\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) 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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting\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.\n\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\n\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).\n\nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\n\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\n\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\n\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\n\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 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