Test Systems Design Engineer

Leonardo • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • Posted May 27, 2026

Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Job Type Full time
Category Engineers
Posted May 27, 2026

Job Description:

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Would you like a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in a Defence programme of critical National and International importance, and to help shape the future of Combat Air capability in the UK?

The Test Engineer role is a new and exciting one within the Test Environments area of the Future Combat Air Line of Business that will enable Leonardo to meet the challenges of a highly successful and growing business. The role will provide focus on delivering a robust and effective test capability (rigs, full integrated test solutions at all levels, bespoke software development and Test frameworks) in support of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). GCAP will deliver Tempest, the 6th Generation fighter aircraft that will replace the Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet, in the 2035 timescales.

Given the nature of the work at this level, we are able to offer some hybrid working, however on-site working is expe...

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