Project Chief Engineer

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Edinburgh, GB
Not specified; bonus scheme eligible for managemen...
Hybrid
Technical leadership across engineering lifecycle
Customer delivery performance experience
Chairing design reviews and sme assessments
This role offers technical leadership to ensure the development of cutting-edge UK-sovereign LDEW technology and products

Job Summary

  • This role offers technical leadership to ensure the development of cutting-edge UK-sovereign LDEW technology and products.
  • The successful candidate will act as the primary technical Point-of-Contact for external customers and manage all major design decisions.
  • Leonardo provides a comprehensive benefits package including up to 15% employer pension contribution and flexible working options.

Matching Summary

This role offers technical leadership to ensure the development of cutting-edge UK-sovereign LDEW technology and products.

Salary

Not specified; Bonus scheme eligible for management level and below; Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical leadership across engineering lifecycle
  • Customer delivery performance experience
  • Chairing Design Reviews and SME assessments
  • Formal problem-solving techniques
  • First-degree STEM qualification

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with high power fibre lasers
  • Subject Matter Expertise in Laser systems
  • Design Authority experience for products
  • Electro-Optical systems knowledge
  • Willingness to learn and adapt

Key Requirements

  • First-degree STEM qualification or equivalent professional accreditation
  • Extensive experience in multiple engineering domains
  • Proven ability to chair Design Reviews
  • UK Government security clearance eligibility (BPSS/SC/DV)

Work Rights

Must be eligible for UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) vetting

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