Job Description
The opportunity
The Future Combat Air (FCA) team at Leonardo UK work at the forefront of technologies and concepts that underpin 6th Gen combat air capabilities for Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as well as other national and international initiatives in various domain
s.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operational Capability. We are looking for a Military-Operationally minded individual with a passion for ensuring that the war-fighter gets the capability that they need and someone with a desire to shape the next generation in UK and international integrated sensing, non-kinetic effecting and communications syste
ms.
You will report directly to the Vice President Capability for Future Combat Air. You will work closely with the national and international MoD customer community and the Leonardo Electronics UK, and international partner, Engineering community in the concepting, design and development of Integrated Sensing and Non-Kinetic Effects (ISANKE) and Integrated Communication System (ICS) within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). You will use operational and technical knowledge from your experience to help engineers understand the context in which a 6th generation platform will operate ensuring the technology being developed in each area will be effective against adversaries when the GCAP platform comes into serv
ice.
What You Will Do As Head Of Operational Capab
- ility
Primary interface into MoD Requirements Team, shaping and guiding development of concepts of employment and operation, System Requirements Documentation and other relevant documents. You will lead the Leonardo input to International Requirements Working G - roups.You will be the Capability lead for GCAP Core Platform requirements, focussing on collaboratively developing ISANKE and ICS requirements that deliver the operational capability required by the cus
- tomer.Lead the Leonardo representation in the UK MoD Mission Effectiveness Forums, coordinating the required Leonardo technical expertise contributing to the
- forum.Provide operational strategic guidance to and oversight of the Operational Analysis (OA) function, assisting the team to become a true OA function within Leonardo for FCAS but also wider OA requirements within the bus
- iness.Provide operational strategic guidance to and oversight of ISANKE technology/functionality development for FCAS, to assure the development of a 6th generation ISANKE system that meets customer
- needs.Lead FCA Capability input into all matters related to FCAS security, especially Above Secret elements, working closely with
UK MoD
What We Need F
rom You
You really mu
- st have
4th & 5th Generation Combat Air sector experience including market intelligence, current and future operational requirements, threat environment and future Concepts of O - peration.Recent UK military 4th generation Combat Air platform e
- xperienceWorking knowledge of advanced Sensors (RF & EO), System Architectures and Concepts, Systems of Systems approaches to delivering future capability requ
- irements.The ability to motivate and influence multi-disciplined teams that are not necessarily within your direct reporting s
- tructure.The ability to clearly articulate verbally and in written form, strategies, complex concepts and solutio
- n design.The ability to self-starter/self-motivate and set short and long-term planning goals in line with campaign and busine
- ss needs.A high level of emotional intelligence and awareness of impact on others working together during high pressure campaign
- activity.A desire to learn how a Business functions and to apply that knowledge to progress through a satisfying and challenging secon
d career.
It would be nice if
- you have
UK military 5th generation Combat Air platform - experienceExperience in Operational Test &
- Evaluation.Experience in Requirements Management within UK Air Capability Developme
- nt/DeliveryThe ability to manage a small team of highly motivated capability managers with a diverse portfolio of activity in a dynamic e
- nvironment.Broad knowledge of Leonardo Electronics Division product portfolio associated with the Combat
Air sector.
Securi
ty Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-cle
arance-levels
Li
fe at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to
- as many people.
Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, p - lease talk to usCompany funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 a
- nnual allowance)Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi lea
- ve days per yearPension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employ
- er contribution)Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbein
- g and Ethnicity)Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycl
- e to work schemeTraining Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management
level and below
For a full list of our company benefits please
our website here.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 ar
e based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belong
ing and connectio
n.
Primary Location
GB - L
uton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations
GB - Bristol - Coldhar
bour Lane, GB
- Lincoln
Contract Type
Perma
nent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
