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# Integration & Test Trials Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leonardo UK
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, MATLAB, Microsoft Project, Verification and Validation (Software), DOORS (Software)
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/integration-test-engineer/leonardo-uk-ltd-job107957762

## About the Role

We are seeking Principal or Lead Systems Engineer with experience in applying systems engineering within an EO/IR environment, with demonstrated experience in at least some of these essential skillsets:

 * Systems Engineering: Requirements capture and management, Integration and Test, Trials, Verification and Validation, experience of systems engineering across the full engineering lifecycle.
 * Domain specialisms: Extensive knowledge of EO/IR systems, especially lasers and laser technologies, control systems and navigation, imaging, detection, and tracking.
 * Technical expertise with tools and methods: Systems engineering methods, tools (DOORS, MS Project, MATLAB, Cameo etc.) and processes, strong numerical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills supporting systems thinking.

## Description

You will work on the LDEW DragonFire MDC project, contributing to the following areas:

 * Lead the Integration, Test, and Trials Planning activities, liaising with stakeholders within the integrated project team.
 * Draft plans, schedules, and review test procedures, confirming test acceptance parameters.
 * Report to the Project Engineering Lead and Project Engineering Manager.
 * Apply and improve systems engineering processes across integration, test, and trials.
 * Collaborate with the integrated project team to build, test, deliver, and support LDEW equipment for trials at industrial partner's establishments.


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