Proteus ILS Engineer

Your opportunity to join a dynamic team defining the supportability for Leonardo's new un-crewed helicopters. Project Proteus is a new un-crewed autonomous air vehicle Leonardo is looking to bring to market. To support future sales, customers need to understand and have assurance of the operating and through life costs associated with the product. As the Proteus Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer, you will explore current and future technologies and help influence design to deliver reliable cost-effective operations. You will be responsible for:

• Managing the on-going through life support cost analysis as the design matures
• Exploring new technologies and validating them to identify innovative ways to safely and cost effectively operate and support an autonomous air vehicle.
Reporting to the Proteus Platform Lead, and as part of the Proteus Development Team, you will be central in delivering high-quality support solutions for the Proteus development vehicle, ensuring effective through-life management and alignment with evolving customer and airworthiness requirements. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development and optimisation of support strategies. The position requires a proactive mindset, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to challenge established approaches in pursuit of improved outcomes. For the awareness of internal applicants: this position is a JFF level 6. What you will do as a Proteus ILS Engineer:
• Provide Integrated Logistic Support to the Proteus development vehicle as part of the Proteus Development Team
• Conduct aerospace and wider market analysis to identify best practices and emerging technologies that enhance through-life support
• Develop and present support solution option briefings to inform design and maintenance decisions
• Carry out virtual and physical validation of technologies and maintenance concepts to support data-driven decisions
• Interpret and respond to customer requirements, both formal and evolving, relating to technical support
• Maintain and update whole-life concept documentation to reflect current design and maintenance philosophies
• Ensure airworthiness considerations are fully integrated into all customer support activities
• Support the delivery of Proteus ILS and technical support services, bringing energy and initiative to continuously improve ways of working
• Operate effectively under pressure, managing changing priorities and deadlines
  
  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in shaping support solutions for an advanced aerospace platform.
What you'll bring
• A formal engineering qualification at Degree Level or equivalent relevant experience
• The drive and motivation to challenge established norms
• Knowledge of applicable UK MoD defence standards and Naval aircraft support procedures
• Knowledge of the company business, commercial, technical and procurement organisations and processes
• Understanding of Leonardo Helicopters, Product Support to Engineering and Design Organisation and associated processes and procedures
• The stature to communicate effectively at all relevant levels within the company, suppliers and customer organisations, including the ability to control meetings
• The drive and motivation to work in a cross-functional and multi-disciplined team, establishing key working relationships.
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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.

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: 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.
• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.