Principal ILS Engineer
Leonardo
City of Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Full-Time
Competitive
HybridSenior
Job Description:
Salary Range:
Senior Engineer £44,171 - £52,000
Principal Engineer £53,269 - £65,000
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
At Leonardo, we’re looking for a Principal ILS Engineer to join our dynamic Supportability team, playing a key role in delivering capability across the full lifecycle of our cutting-edge programmes.
Supportability is at the heart of what we do. As part of this team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to influence every stage of a product’s journey — from early concept and development, through production and in-service support, right through to repair and eventual disposal. It’s a role with real impact, ensuring our solutions remain effective, sustainable and ready to meet customer needs throughout their lifetime.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support professional who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is ready to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
What you'll be doing:
Working across the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business you will be actively involved in analysing, assessing, and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy, and performance of the next generation of Leonardo Radar and Laser products.
What you'll bring:
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.
Security Clearance
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
Why join us
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.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location:
GB - EdinburghContract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
Hybrid