Job Description:
Salary Ranges
Engineer: £38k - £53k
Senior: £45k - £61k
Principal: £54k - £71k
Lead: £60k - £84k
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
Leonardo offers an additional allowances for some roles – for more information please contact ukcareers@leonardo.com
Your Impact:
What would you work on if you could shape the electronics at the heart of next‑generation Electronic Warfare and advanced sensing systems?
At Leonardo, our EW and FCA programmes demand hardware that performs at the edge of what’s physically possible — high‑speed, low‑noise, highly integrated and ultra‑reliable. Based primarily at our Luton and Bristol sites, you’ll work on mission‑critical electronics that operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. Hybrid working is supported, though on‑site presence (typically 3–4 days per week) may flex with programme needs.
What you will do as a Hardware Engineer working on EW and FCA programmes:
How this role grows with you:
This is a role where impact increases with capability.
Whether you want to deepen your expertise, broaden into system‑level authority, or take ownership of technically critical areas, this role gives you the space and responsibility to do it.
What you’ll bring:
You’ll bring depth in one or more hardware domains, combined with the confidence to operate on complex, safety‑critical systems.
Essential experience:
Valuable (but not essential):
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 300Contract Type:
PermanentHybrid Working:
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