Chief Technology Officer - ISANKE

Job Description:

Chief Technology Officer – Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effecting – Future Combat Air, LEUK

The opportunity:

The Future Combat Air (FCA) team at Leonardo UK work at the forefront of technologies and concepts that underpin 6th Gen combat air capabilities for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and other national and international initiatives in various domains.

We have an exciting opportunity for a strategically and technically minded individual - with the passion, drive and forward-thinking mindset - to shape the next generation and cutting edge in UK and international integrated sensing, non-kinetic effecting and communications systems.

You will report directly to the Vice President Capability/CTO for the Future Combat Air business area of Leonardo Electronics UK (LEUK). You will work closely with the LEUK Engineering community, national and international MoD customer community and the international GCAP partner Engineering community. You will provide technical and strategic leadership in the concepting, design and development of Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) within GCAP and FCAS, and related Integrated Sensing Systems in other relevant business areas/opportunities.

What you will do as Chief Technology Officer – Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effecting:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership/oversight of ongoing Technology Development Programmes and/or Product Development Programmes in ISANKE/Integrated Sensing Systems.

• Create and shape the future of the Leonardo Electronics Division UK, Future Combat Air business by leading the high-level cardinal technical strategy inputs for ISANKE/Integrated Sensing Systems elements, that anchor our product strategy into a credible future business opportunities landscape.

• Monitor and help to shape the future technical, strategic and product landscape by influencing National and International approaches and contributing to government and major stakeholder discussions, ensuring the right focus and support is in place to enable achievement of our business goals.

• Driving innovation through diverse teams and strategic partnerships, championing the FCA strategic vision with internal and external communities of interest.

• Guide the direction of ISANKE/Integrated Sensing System themed technological advancements to meet the needs of FCA and relevant Leonardo UK objectives.

• Develop and lead partnerships with academia, Subject Matter Experts, wider industry and funding bodies to drive research into and development and delivery of Integrated Sensing System relevant technologies, ensuring appropriate mitigation of risks and exploitation of opportunities.

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• Deep knowledge of advanced Sensors (RF & EO), complex sensing solutions, System Architectures and Concepts and Systems of Systems approaches to delivering future capability requirements.
• Experience in delivering technical leadership and strategic vision, ideally in the Defence sector.
• The ability to motivate and influence multi-disciplined teams that are not necessarily within your direct reporting structure.
• The ability to clearly articulate verbally and in written form, strategies, complex concepts and solution design.
• The ability to self-start/self-motivate and set short and long-term planning goals in line with campaign and business needs.

It would be nice if you have:

• A keen business acumen, able to identify and develop business opportunities.
• The ability to manage a small team of highly motivated capability managers with a diverse portfolio of activity in a dynamic environment.
• Broad knowledge of Leonardo Electronics Division product portfolio associated with the Combat Air sector.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)

• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

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Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Lincoln

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid