JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) currently installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon, provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats, by monitoring and proactively responding to the operational environment.
Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Test Solutions Engineer join this exciting project and to support the Engineering Management of Test Solutions.
As the engineering point of contact and Lead Engineer for the subcontract of complex Microwave test solutions, the Lead Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions.

• Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS)
• Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain
• Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers
• Ensure effective implementation of the company’s Life-cycle design reviews
• Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget
• Support the management of Suppliers and project Make/Buy decisions as required
• Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence
• Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required
• Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards
• Concession management – ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted