Project Engineering Lead

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Experienced Engineering lead with a proven track record of leading and directing a team of 10+ engineers through a complex electronic architecture leading to a product.

An ideal candidate would have experience of managing requirements, and through a product lifecycle. Would have a good understanding of computing and cyber security. Used to planning, tracking and monitoring against milestones.

As an Engineering lead you will take a high‑level task and create individual work packages, allocate out, monitor and overcome issues to ensure delivery to quality, time and budget.

The role would be onsite in Luton full time, with a need to be able to support travel to national customers on a periodic frequency.

As an Engineering Lead you will coordinate the project technical development, manage the engineering team across all disciplines, drumbeat the overall engineering workflow, overseeing costs, schedules, and risks for successful project delivery.

Experience of:

• Product life cycles
• System modelling tools
• Requirements tools
• Degree or similar in an Engineering subject

• In the frame of the Line of Business Engineering Unit, manage the engineering team reporting to the head of System Engineering department, coordinating with the Program Manager of the assigned project.
• Define and coordinate the entire project development cycle, from planning and design to final delivery.
• Manage the engineering interface with customers and suppliers (in collaboration with the Program Manager and Industrial Manager) to ensure compliance with technical requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain the Engineering Plan in consistence with other project plans and constraints (such as the Development Plan, Verification Plan, and the like).
• Plan and monitor resources, including budget, personnel, and tools necessary for project completion.
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of developed products.
• Provide stakeholders, both internal and external, with reports on the progress of engineering activities.
• Supervise activities related to analysis, design, development, and integration of the project, including the production of related documentation.
• Manage and coordinate project meetings and reviews.
• Lead the technical development and coordination of digital instruments, ensuring alignment with project plans, managing performance verification, and overseeing costs, schedules, and risks for successful project delivery.

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. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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:

At 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.

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Permanent

Onsite