ELI - Avionic Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world’s leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

The roles are within the Avionic Systems - Systems Engineering team, which is a part of the Technical Disciplines Group within the Engineering Directorate.

Avionic System Engineering is the focal point in the Engineering Department for definition, development, integration and certification of Avionics systems, such as Displays, aircraft Sensor Systems, Communication and Navigation Systems, Vehicle Monitoring Systems, Mission Systems, Role Equipments, Flight Data Recorders…

Avionics System Engineer interfaces with all the Engineering functions, like Software Engineering, Airframe and Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Advanced Diagnostic, Airworthiness, Chief Projects offices (CPE), Experimental Department, Flight Test Engineering (FTE) and also outside the Engineering perimeter like with Program Management (PM), Procurement, Production Plants and Flight Line, Customer Support.

The System Engineer is responsible for:

• Avionics System requirements capture, allocation, derivation, validation and verification, and architecture definition derived from end customer operational requirements and certification requirements,

• Definition of electro-avionics design and integration by functional schematics preparation and subsystem Interface Control Documents analysis to be used as input for aircraft installation drawings,

• Development of System Level requirements for software components,

• Conduct the Avionics System Development Lifecyle, in terms of System Requirements Review, Design Reviews, SW Requirements Reviews, Test Readiness Review, Flight Clearance and Final Qualification Reviews: prepare presentations and lead/support technical design reviews,

• Preparation of detailed equipment and systems specification and Statement of Work documentation and monitoring of supplier development and qualification activity,

• Preparation and execution of Bench Test procedures and aircraft test procedures for the Avionics systems, participate in aircraft trials, including off-site test Ranges;

• Preparation of Certification documentation for Avionics Systems (i.e. Design Report, Ground / Flight Test Plan & Report, Analysis, Qualification and Compliance Reports),

• Technical management of external suppliers,

• Support to Production and Customer Support for troubleshooting analysis and aircraft test execution,

• Liaison with Customers, internal and external,

• Supporting bid activities with future Customers.

Mission: Analysis of requirements, definition of methods, architecture design, development and integration of systems, subsystems, applications or platforms; Focus on Avionics Systems

Activities:

- Define and develop integration requirements/system analysis/architecture of Avionic Systems

• Prepare documentation

• Perform analysis of integration requirements/system/architecture of Avionic Systems

• Trace and prioritize integration requirements/system analysis.

• Manage agreement on integration requirements/system analysis/architecture of Avionic Systems

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronic, or Automation Engineering
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

WHAT WE OFFER

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people’s well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?

Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted. Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function. At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

32.731,92 - 43.000

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid