Senior System Integration Engineer

Leonardo ,
Luton, Bedfordshire
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What type of project will you be working on? Cutting-Edge : You will be part of a team developing state-of-the-art airborne electronic systems for the most advanced fighter aircraft ever to be made. Innovative : You will be involved with novel product development and emerging technologies that have been supported by Leonardo's £200m annual investment in research and development. Challenging : This project will push the boundaries of innovation, technology, and the ingenuity of our engineering community to bring about a step change in performance and capability of our airborne electronic systems. Collaborative : Leonardo is embarking on UK-wide collaboration across multiple business areas including, Electronic Warfare, Radar Systems, and Communication Systems. Customer-Focused : You will be supporting the future needs of, and working closely with, our customer, to ensure that our solutions meet their future operational needs. What will this role provide you with? Prestige : You will be at the forefront of the provision of a truly significant UK defence programme. Influence : You will be able to apply your knowledge and experience to influence the next generation of sensor and communication systems for a next generation combat aircraft. Teamwork : You will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment. Continuous Learning : You'll be supported in your on-going professional development though training and mentoring. Connections : You will be joining an expansive team of around 7,000 people at six major sites across the UK. Legacy : We are proud of our rich heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW); over 100 years of EW history. Today we're providing the latest advances in radio frequency technology and you can be part of the next 100 year legacy. Key Responsibility Areas What will you do? Support the Systems Engineering team in defining the total system integration approach and facilities. Liaising with sensor and communication technical specialist teams to define sub-system integration requirements. Support the development of a ground-based synthetic environment and system integration facility. Integrate complex sub-systems onto a large body flight test aircraft and support subsequent flight trials. Participate in coordination of system integration and flight trials alongside customers and industry partners. Travel within the UK to meet with our customers and industry partners. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required What key skills and experience do you require? Experience of systems integration, preferably relating to airborne EW sensor systems. Knowledge of synthetic environments and their use to develop airborne sensor systems. Experience in systems development, delivery and trials, preferably relating to airborne EW sensor systems. Some understanding of RADAR, EO/IR, or ESCM domain concepts and application of technology and processes. Understanding of the engineering lifecycle for complex products and systems, with emphasis on latter stages. Experience of influencing requirements and design Experience of verification and validation activities to achieve certification and delivery. Implementing defined systems integration processes and reporting on key measures. Experience of working alongside internal stakeholders, external customers and industrial partners. Excellent written and verbal presentation ability. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89873408

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