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Principal ILS Engineer

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Principal Engineer Systems Engineer Application Support Engineer Systems Analyst
Actively hiring

Principal ILS Engineer

Leonardo
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Principal Engineer Systems Engineer Application Support Engineer Systems Analyst
Leonardo
Actively hiring

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Job Description:

The opportunity:

 

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for an Principal ILS Engineer to join our Supportability team.

 

The Supportability Engineering discipline has a unique position within our business as it is involved in all the stages of a programme, from initial development, production, customer support and repairs, and eventually disposal.

 

This role would suit someone with a strong background in Integrated Logistical Support who is looking for a new challenge.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Define and document In-Service Support strategies (Repair, Spares, ESS, Test, FSR)
  • Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts across multiple Engineering Disciplines
  • Interpreting ISS requirements and KPIs
  • Logistic Support Analysis and Reporting (LSAR) of key inputs for each maintenance level of Leonardo’s products.

 

 

Working across the Typhoon Radar business area you will be actively involved in analysing, assessing, and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy, and performance of the next generation of Leonardo Radar products.

 

What we need from you:

  • Knowledge of ISS requirements and KPIs and ability to interpret them (Availability, Fill Rate, Repair turnaround time etc)
  • Knowledge and ability to perform spares modelling (Opus/Simlox) a benefit but not mandatory
  • Experience of Electronic Product Design
  • Ideally, you will have an Honours degree in engineering or a science-based discipline, and you will have worked in industry, defence, or have other relevant experience. 

 

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). 

 

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.

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
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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.

 

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

 

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

 

Contract Type:

Permanent

 

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

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