Principal Field Service Engineer

Job Description:

Your impact

Delivering cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and CEMA technology and direct support to operational users, our Field Service Engineers work where advanced technology meets real-world operational requirements. We are looking for a Land CEMA Field Service Engineer to join our team in Basildon, supporting the delivery, integration and through-life support of advanced CEMA and EW capabilities for UK and international customers.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role for someone with practical Electronic Warfare experience, ideally gained as an operator or user. You will work across engineering, operations, customers, sales and marketing, helping translate operational requirements into effective technical solutions.

The role is hybrid, but regular attendance at our Basildon site is an essential part of the position. You will undertake practical activities including building, configuring, testing, handling, preparing, loading and shipping equipment, alongside travel to customer and operational locations.

You will:

• Provide field engineering and technical support to Land CEMA/EW systems
• Support system integration, configuration, testing, trials, demonstrations and acceptance
• Provide hands-on equipment support, including build, preparation, testing, loading and shipping of equipment
• Work directly with end users and customers to understand operational requirements and provide technical and operational advice
• Support sales and marketing activity through customer engagement, demonstrations, exhibitions and technical briefings
• Develop and deliver Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to support effective operational use of our systems
• Take ownership of the delivery of the T3 training package, supporting the development and delivery of future training
• Provide fault-finding, technical investigation and field support at customer locations in the UK and overseas

What you’ll bring

• Practical Electronic Warfare/CEMA experience, gained as an operator or user
• Experience working with complex electronic or defence systems in a field or operational environment
• Experience of equipment installation, integration, configuration, testing and fault-finding
• Experience working directly with customers and end users
• Experience supporting trials, exercises, demonstrations or acceptance activities
• Ability to develop or deliver training, operational procedures or Tactics, Techniques and Procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical and EW concepts to operational and technical audiences
• Previous experience within a defence environment

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent with relevant experience
• EW/CEMA-related military training or qualifications would be advantageous
• Training/instructional qualifications would be advantageous

Additional Expectations:

• This is a hybrid role, with regular attendance at our Basildon site required due to the hands-on nature of the work
• The role involves practical equipment handling, including building, configuring, testing, preparing, loading and shipping equipment
• Regular UK and overseas travel will be required, potentially for extended periods
• A full UK driving licence is required
• The role may involve manual handling, working at height and working in outdoor or deployed environments
• Occasional evening, night and weekend working may be required to support trials, exercises, training and customer activities

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 skills are a proactive, customer first approach, ability to be comfortable with ambiguity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to understand and represent the needs of operational users.

Security Clearance

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: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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

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.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

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 range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

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.

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Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid