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Job Description:
The opportunity:
The Electronics Engineering Function is looking to grow its Obsolescence and Component Engineering team to work in the Praetorian Production IPT as a Principal Obsolescence Engineer. This an excellent opportunity to work in synergy with commercial, procurement and the engineering teams on one of the most cutting-edge products to ensure continued production.
Your Impact:
You will collaborate with the product IPT and ensure best practice is followed for Obsolescence management to continually support the production of the Praetorian product this will also include managing the workshare partners. As part of this role, you will be performing obsolescence reviews of the production build standards agreed selected component list using the departments Obsolescence management tools and provide notifications to the customer of any obsolescence via commercial.
You will work with the commercial and procurement team to ensure Last Time Buys are procured and well providing alternative recommendations the engineering team this will include chairing obsolescence review boards with the IPT this will lead to develop key relationships. As part of this role, you will be responsible in creating and the annual updates of the Obsolescence management plan and provide support to the Obsolescence lead to review obsolescence process effectiveness that will develop and enhance procedure documents.
What you’ll bring
It would be nice if you did have:
This role requires a 3 day a week on site commitment in Luton.
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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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