Research Engineers And Scientists

Job Description:
MUST HAVE 5 YEARS UK RESIDENCY AS A MINIMUM TO APPLY
The Opportunity:
We are looking for talented Scientists and Engineers with experience in research and collaboration to join us at Leonardo in Luton, Bristol and Lincoln.
Do you love the technical detail?
Does learning new subjects interest you?
Would you thrive in a collaborative environment?
Are you an innovator?
Do you want to make the leap from Science into Engineering?
Your work may be exploited into:
- The protection systems for current and future RAF aircraft, including Typhoon and Apache
- The technology development platforms being developed by the UK's Team Tempest to support the development of a new 6th generation aircraft within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
- Concept demonstrators for future Electronic warfare technologies and systems
- Air Platform Protection systems for export customer aircraft
- Technology to draw insights from the vast amounts of data collected by our electronic surveillance systems using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Dependent on the role, phase of work we are able to offer roles that allow hybrid working, although some roles will require on-site working, talk to us to discover more.
Typical work you might be involved in:
- Contribute or even lead an early concept study investigating whether a new type of algorithms could improve the detection of threats at range
- Collaborate with hardware experts, design and prototype detailed models of
- Support the development and implementation of data fusion across multiple sensor types
- Apply your knowledge of physics to develop simulators used in supporting test and validation of processing solutions
Our Systems Engineers span a different types of work:
- Applied research: Early research looking into exploiting new technologies or concepts.
- High level design: Higher level understanding of the impact of design decisions can have on performance.
- Low-level design: Detailed design/redesign, prototyping and optimisation of a particular processing solution using their expertise within their technical domain.
As a Systems Engineer you will bridge the gap between the theoretically possible and what is practically implementable in a real system. We need talented scientists and engineers to take early concepts from a variety of sources and turn them into working solutions for a radar.
You do not need a background in engineering to make a difference. Our System Engineers predominantly come from science backgrounds. Many of these people at Leonardo have PhDs/EngDs from a diverse range of research domains such as: condensed matter physics, theoretical physics, quantum physics, nonlinear optics, applied mathematics and statistics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, signal processing, radar systems, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, information fusion, and robotics and autonomy.
We will support you in your technical and professional development whatever your background, and provide challenging technical work to allow you to excel. Our working environment is fast-paced but relaxed. We value the expertise of our Engineers and work to ensure they have the autonomy and confidence to make decisions themselves or as a team. We put trust in all our engineers to ensure they remain in control of their work and future career prospects.
We are recruiting for a number of roles from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets. Based upon your skills and foundation knowledge, we will assess where your knowledge and skills would best fit and discuss options with you.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life
- Continuous Learning: You'll be supported in ongoing personal development including access to thousands of online courses free of charge via Coursera
- Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Award-winning pension scheme: Our multi-award-winning pension scheme includes generous employer contribution
- Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
- Employee discount schemes: In addition to the above flexible benefits, our employees benefit from access to everyday discounts with many high street and online retailers, restaurants and days out.
- Family friendly policies
- Positive support for the Reserve Forces, including additional time off for Reservists
What you will get
- Advanced Technology: You will have the ability to contribute to the development of market-leading product development, providing advanced capability and protection to UK platforms.
- Agile Systems Engineering: Apply and develop your machine learning skills as part of systems engineering in a fast-paced and dynamic agile development team.
- EW Expertise: Leonardo has subject-matter experts with extensive and detailed knowledge of the EW domain, technology, performance, and operational capabilities
- Continuous Learning: Whether it's EW, engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or personal development, you'll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring.
- Teamwork: You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.
- Connections: You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK.
What we are looking for
- You will have a Phd, EngD or other relevant research experience within a Maths, Engineering or relevant Technology subject. We are not expecting you to have electronic warfare domain knowledge as we can provide support for that.
We would be interested in hearing from you if you also have:
- Experience of collaborating with others either within your research group or wider afield
- A drive to continuously improve your own skills and knowledge
- A methodical approach to solving large complex problems
- Experience in planning, leading and overseeing technical research or development tasks
- An appreciation of Systems Engineering process
- Coding is central to our day to day work. You should have some experience of using a programming language to solve problems or develop models.
- Experience using Matlab and Simulink would be an advantage.
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
Due to the nature of our work, you must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance and will require access to caveated information such as UK eyes only.
Please see the UK National Security Vetting site for more details. Some roles may require office based working.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid