Patent Analyst

Job Description

Your Impact

At Leonardo UK, Intellectual Property (IP) plays a critical role in safeguarding our technological and commercial edge whilst also supporting national defence capabilities. We are seeking a Patent Searcher / IP Analyst to join our Chief Technology Office (CTO) function. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the protection of advanced technologies that underpin national security and aerospace innovation.

Within the Electronics Division, you will work closely with CTO, Engineering and Capability teams that are developing cutting‑edge radar, sensing, and mission systems, as well as Patent attorneys, Legal, Commercial, Procurement and Integrated Programme teams. Our mission is to ensure our innovations are protected, compliant, and strategically positioned across global markets, whilst ensuring we are knowledgeable about the evolving technology landscape and have freedom to operate from third‑party patents.