Leonardo
System Engineer - Land CEMA (All Levels)
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System Engineer - Land CEMA (All Levels)
System Engineers – Land Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)
Shaping the future of defence in the electromagnetic battlespace
Impact you’ll make
This is an exciting opportunity at Leonardo to work at the forefront of defence technology. You will contribute to advanced solutions in contesting electromagnetic environments, supporting UK and global customer requirements while helping to define, develop, and deliver next-generation defence capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Applying systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle, including requirements definition, solution development, and in-service support.
- Collaborating with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust electronic warfare, Counter-UAS, and RC-IED solutions.
- Integrating systems in line with military operationalability, While protecting friendly forces.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for System Engineers (any level) with:
- Proven experience in systems engineering—or advanced academic research with a science-based Honours degree (or equivalent).
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a proactive “owner mentality.”
- Experience in one or more of the desirable areas:
- Systems engineering lifecycle: architecture, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), integration, verification & validation
- Collaboration with safety, security, and reliability specialists
- Domain expertise in: electronic warfare, Counter-UAS/Counter IED, ** Software-Defined Radios (SDR)**
- RF systems, software-defined radios
- System of systems integration (prime integration required for some roles)
- Defence or security programme experience
- Cyber and electromagnetic activities (preferably with knowledge of open standards like STICS/Open CPI)
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Working at Leonardo
We’re recognised as an industry leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Here’s why we believe you’ll thrive:
- Salary: £45,000–£81,000 (package subject to grade and location)
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- 12 flexible leave days (additional flexi-days available annually)
- Rayne Wingate pension scheme (up to 15% employer pension contribution)
- Access to Coursera and LinkedIn Learning (4,000+ courses)
- Free support for mental health and financial advice
- Basic Healthcare Plan Value PLUS + dental coverage
- Employee-led networks championing inclusion & diversity
- Hybrid working (2–3 days remotely weekly, depending on location)
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Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework, including opportunities for above-range pay aligned with UK Defence sector benchmarks.
Security Processes
The role requires adherence to:
- UK Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) (mandatory)
- Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) at security clearance level Security Check (SC) or higher
Please review our policies for more details here.
Inclusion and Flexibility
- We foster an accessible workplace supporting diversity in all its forms (Einstein, Pride, Wellbeing, and Veteran networks active)
- Flexible hours apply, including part-time options builds upon hybrid working policies.
- Whitton Hygiene and Equality Accreditation (all sites SHARP compliant), plus Local SDS commitment.
Location & Hybrid Policy
Primary sites: Basildon (60% typical hybrid role), additional access possible from UK expansion sites in Bristol and Southampton.
Be part of something bigger—apply now and help shape the future of defence technology!
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