Project Engineering Lead

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we solve real-world engineering challenges, designing and developing mission-critical solutions that power some of the world's most advanced defence and security systems.

Your work will contribute to the joint international development of the next generation Distributed Electro-Optical System (DEOS) for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). GCAP will deliver a next-generation fighter aircraft for the UK, Italy and Japan.

We are recruiting for a Project Engineering Lead (PEL) who has both a sound technical background and prior experience in an engineering leadership position to lead the joint international development of GCAP DEOS, with the programme entering its First International Contract phase in 2026. The role will report to the GCAP DEOS Project Engineering Manager (PEM) and support the Project Chief Engineer and Project Management Team with delivering the projects engineering objectives.

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