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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Proposal Engineer

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a STEM discipline is required, preferably in computer science.
  • At least five years of overall experience in pre-sales engineering, technical account management, or similar technical-commercial roles, with international customer exposure in Cybersecurity, Cloud, or Digital Workplace in structured Defense, Space, or European Institutions contexts, and in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architectures, or related areas.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize technical documentation, including specifications, technical tender documents, and project and product documentation, in English.
  • Ability to build, navigate, and update customers’ Business Architecture across people, organizations, processes, procedures, and technologies.
  • Ability to set up projects in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architectures, Cloud, or similar areas.
  • Ability to define and present solutions.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles gained through experience in Space, NATO, or European Defense.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices, such as ECSS, MIL, TOGAF, and the NATO Architecture Framework.
  • Knowledge of English at B2/C1 level or higher.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
  • Availability for domestic and international travel, 30–50%.
  • Must meet the requirements to obtain personal security clearance up to EU/ESA/NATO SECRET.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze customer requirements and operational scenarios and translate them into structured, realistic, and competitive technical proposals.
  • Act as the customer’s technical-functional point of reference throughout the pre-sales lifecycle.
  • Conduct technical presentations, demonstrations, workshops, co-design sessions, and in-depth discussions with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Work closely with sales, product management, delivery, and architecture functions.
  • Prepare technical documentation, solution outlines, bills of materials, high-level architectures, and contributions to complex commercial offers.
  • Manage technical relationships with institutional customers and international stakeholders, adapting to formal procedures, compliance requirements, and sector-specific security requirements.
  • Monitor market technology trends and maintain current knowledge of cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced digital solutions relevant to the company’s product and service portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree, certifications, and/or courses in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architectures, or Business Analysis.
  • Experience with classified projects and management of classified information.
  • Knowledge of another European language, specifically French or German.
  • Knowledge of major solutions, trends, and products in one or more of Cybersecurity, Cloud, or Digital Workplace.
  • Familiarity with SysML or UML tools.
  • Familiarity with project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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