Principal Systems Engineer

Leonardo · Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location
Edinburgh
Job Type
Full time
Posted
June 05, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer lead Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance activities for advanced electro-optical and infrared sensing systems within the GCAP environment.

This is an important systems engineering leadership role, responsible for defining and executing the system integration and verification strategy from detailed design through integration, qualification, acceptance, and transition to production. The successful candidate will shape both physical and digital integration approaches, ensuring robust verification of complex multi-disciplinary systems in a highly demanding defence environment.

The role offers the opportunity to influence next-generation sensing capability, working across national and international teams on technically challenging programmes.

What you’ll do

  • Integration & Test LeadershipDefine integration and verification approaches appropriate for late-lifecycle...
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