Full-Time

Control Method Engineer

Deadline 8/31/26
Leonardo

Leonardo

10,001+ employees

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

No salary listed

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; some on-site presence required in Cascina Costa.

Master's

Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
SAP Products
Assembly

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Requirements
  • University degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering (master degree)
  • Junior: 1–3 years of experience
  • English: B1/B2
  • Strong interest in the technical field
  • Ability to take ownership and handle responsibilities
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proactive attitude with a strong sense of initiative
Responsibilities
  • Generate instructions, both in descriptive and graphical form, based on drawings and applicable specifications (translation of technical data into work instructions), updating them in relation to technical or design changes, production needs, or technological improvements;
  • Prepare, within their area of responsibility, the control method for assemblies and sub-assemblies, using various IT systems connected with Engineering, company systems (SAP), and departmental systems;
  • Support Production in carrying out dimensional/inspection activities, clarifying and improving issued instructions;
  • Determine task execution times according to maximum efficiency and productivity criteria;
  • Manage production documentation for inspection department, supporting it in the correct interpretation of work cycles and construction details;
  • Manage inspection documentation for subcontractors, supporting them in the correct interpretation of work cycles and production details;
  • Evaluate and implement requests for tooling/method changes (R.M.M.A.);
  • Identify investment proposals for the implementation and optimization of activities within their scope of responsibility;
  • Interface with the workshop and ensure collaboration among all departments involved in the relevant activities, promoting partecipative approaches and support aimed at problem solving, as well as identifying technological solutions and overall improvements in terms of quality and/or product cost reduction;
  • Ensure the transfer of information among different users through effective communication tools;
  • Comply with company regulations and procedures, adopting effective behaviors in resolving internal conflicts.

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 can include end-to-end systems built by subsidiaries such as Leonardo DRS; training and ongoing support are core parts of the offering. The company differentiates itself through a broad, diversified portfolio and long-standing relationships with US and allied governments, enabling end-to-end development and sustainment. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities with strong customer support and training for defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Rome, Italy

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 orders rose 45% to €16.3 billion, lifting FY2026 guidance on 30 July.
  • Leonardo won €64 million from the 2025 European Defence Fund on 30 July.
  • Becrypt and Raft broaden Leonardo DRS into cyber and AI mission software.

What critics are saying

  • Italy's July 2026 CEO swap damaged shares 8.5% and politicized governance.
  • OHB threatens lawsuits against Project Bromo, delaying space synergies until 2027.
  • EU rejection of Project Bromo kills Leonardo's space scale strategy against SpaceX and China.

What makes Leonardo unique

  • Leonardo dominates European land defense after completing IDV acquisition on 18 March 2026.
  • Project Bromo positions Leonardo as a core European space champion with Airbus and Thales.
  • Becrypt strengthens Leonardo's trusted cyber stack across UK and Five Eyes government networks.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

13%
Yahoo Finance
Jul 31st, 2026
Leonardo's H1 2026 orders surge 40% to $18.1B, EBITDA guidance raised to $2.5B

Leonardo SpA reported a 40% surge in orders to approximately €16 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong demand across divisions including major helicopter and jet contracts. Revenue rose 10% year-over-year, excluding currency headwinds. EBITDA reached €730 million, up 30%, whilst return on sales improved to 7.6% from 6.5%. Adjusted net income increased 74% and free operating cash flow improved 45% despite remaining negative in the first half. The company raised its full-year guidance, increasing expected new orders to €28.2 billion, EBITDA to €2.21 billion, and free operating cash flow to €1.37 billion. Net debt stood at €3.2 billion, including the IVECO Defence Vehicles acquisition. The acquisition contributed €6 billion to the backlog and €400 million in Q2 revenues. Helicopter deliveries increased from 72 to 81 units, whilst aerostructures revenue jumped 44% on higher B7A7 production rates.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 23rd, 2026
Europe's $7.3B space merger aims to rival SpaceX as Airbus, Leonardo and Thales seek approval

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales are preparing to seek European Union approval for a three-way space merger, arguing Europe needs a unified champion to compete with SpaceX and China. The deal, known as Project Bromo, would combine major European space assets across satellite manufacturing and systems. The proposed company would employ roughly 25,000 people, generate approximately €6.5 billion in annual revenue and maintain an order backlog exceeding three years. Ownership would be split with Airbus holding 35% whilst Leonardo and Thales would each own 32.5%. The merger faces opposition from Germany's OHB and Spain's Indra Space, which warn it could reduce competition in Europe's satellite market. The deal represents an early test of new European Commission merger guidelines that may prioritise scale when companies face global competitors.

MarketScreener
Jun 12th, 2026
Leonardo wins $72M from EU Defence Fund for 15 space and defence projects

Leonardo has secured €64 million in funding from the 2025 European Defence Fund, with 15 of its 18 submitted proposals selected. The allocation includes €51 million for development and €13 million for research across 11 capability development initiatives and four research projects. The EDF 2025 cycle saw 57 projects selected from 410 submissions, involving 634 entities across 26 European countries plus Norway and Ukraine, with a total budget of approximately €1 billion. Small and medium-sized enterprises represented 38% of participants. Key Leonardo projects include ASIMOV, focused on in-orbit operations for European defence, and ANEMOS, a research initiative for radio communication solutions. Including contributions from group subsidiaries, Leonardo's total funding reaches approximately €84 million.

404 Media
Jun 8th, 2026
Surveillance firm plans to link phones, AirPods and smartwatches to license plate readers

Leonardo, a surveillance company, plans to add SignalTrace sensors to automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that would collect unique identifiers from mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, and other electronics in passing vehicles. The technology would link these device identifiers to licence plates, enabling law enforcement to track specific individuals rather than just vehicles. SignalTrace can detect RFID tags in key cards, Bluetooth devices like headphones and fitness trackers, vehicle components such as tyre pressure sensors, and Wi-Fi sources including laptops. The system stores this data for future searches and uses algorithms to correlate devices that consistently travel together with specific licence plates. Leonardo sells ALPR cameras to law enforcement and government agencies. The company did not respond to requests for comment about the product.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
OHB threatens legal action over Airbus-Thales-Leonardo satellite merger

German satellite maker OHB will consider legal action if EU regulators approve a planned merger of Airbus, Thales and Leonardo's satellite businesses, CEO Marco Fuchs told Reuters on Thursday. The three aerospace groups announced "Project Bromo" in October, aiming to create a stronger European competitor to SpaceX and Chinese rivals. However, OHB fears the deal could weaken competition and disrupt its supply chain in Europe. Fuchs dismissed comparisons with Chinese competitors, noting Europe does not purchase satellites from China. The core regulatory question is whether the new entity would primarily compete globally or reinforce market dominance in Europe. OHB's market value has risen roughly fivefold to €5 billion over the past year. The company reported 18% quarterly revenue growth with order backlog up 45%.