Test Solutions Design Authority

Do you have an eye for detail and a drive to do the right thing? 

Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Design Authority (DA) for Test Solutions on a permanent basis at our modern and purpose-built Luton (Capability Green) site.

A DA will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally Optical, RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions.  The DA will have had hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions over the full life cycle.

To be successful in this role we are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Familiarisation with Defence related technological solutions
• Experience in EW techniques
• Requirements definition and management (DOORS experience would be beneficial)
• Experience in full life cycle management in test solutions
• Experience of chairing design reviews
• Hardware and Software Design and Implementation
• Experience in coding with LabView and TestStand
• Familiarisation with ATLAS and C would be desirable
• Requirement Verification and Compliance
• An awareness of legislation and Standards that apply within the Industrial workspace
  (e.g.: Electrical, Chemical, Electromagnetic Compatibility)
• Experience/knowledge of Cyber Security within the Test Solution realm
• Interfacing with Sub-Contractors
• Experience of export compliance

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above.

This 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