Chief Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd • city of edinburgh, scotland, United-Kingdom • Posted June 20, 2026

Location city of edinburgh, scotland

Job Type Full-time

Category Engineering

Posted June 20, 2026

Salary £67,000 to £92,000 
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 
Your Impact Leonardo’s Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Multi-function RF System (MRFS) programme represents one of the most significant next‑generation defence avionics developments in Europe. This is a rare career‑defining opportunity to step into a pivotal national technical leadership role, reporting to the GCAP MRFS Chief Engineer and International System Design Authority (SDA), at the heart of a world‑class engineering organisation with decades of airborne radar expertise. 
As the National Chief Engineer and Design Authority, you will provide overall technical leadership across the GCAP Multi-function RF System, within Leonardo Electro...
            

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