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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Proposal Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
€40k - €81k+ Variable incentive + €250 annual welfare vouchers
Senior
Master's
Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy+1 moreMore locations: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
HybridHybrid work at either the Genoa or Rome office; travel nationally and internationally 15–25%.
Project & Program ManagementProposal Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master’s degree in a STEM discipline is required; an informatics-related discipline is preferred.
  • At least five years of work experience in the role, including preparing technical offers for Information Systems.
  • Experience defining multilayer ICT architectures, reference architectures, integration patterns, and end-to-end models.
  • Ability to model and represent architectures using tools such as ArchiMate.
  • Familiarity with interoperability methodologies, principles, and guidelines including EIF, EIRA, and FMN.
  • Knowledge of relevant frameworks including TOGAF, NAF, EU-EIRA, and EU-EI.
  • Experience defining and describing service models, SLAs and KPIs, operational processes, and service catalogues.
  • Strong knowledge of ITIL processes: Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Capacity, and Availability.
  • Ability to design services to meet interoperability and operational continuity requirements in NATO contexts, including FMN best practices for service modularity, integration, and governance.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize technical documentation in English, including specifications, technical tender documents, and project and product documentation.
  • Ability to prepare effective technical offers in English and define and present solutions.
  • Knowledge of products and solutions in one or more of the following areas: cloud technologies, IT service management tooling, observability and operations, or integration and data exchange.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies including container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), cloud security (Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz), hyperscaler platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle OCI), API gateways and integration platforms (AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft), RESTful API architectures, and GraphQL.
  • Knowledge of IT service management tooling such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, configuration management databases and asset management, and service catalogues.
  • Knowledge of observability and operations tools and practices such as SIEM/SOAR (Splunk, Elastic), APM/log analytics, Nagios, Zabbix, and runbook automation.
  • Knowledge of integration and data exchange technologies and practices such as API gateways (Kong, MuleSoft), enterprise integration platforms, and data governance.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture modeling tools, including ArchiMate, and UML.
  • Knowledge of English at least at B2/C1 level.
  • Availability for national and international business travel (15–25%).
  • Must meet the requirements to obtain personal security clearance up to EU/ESA/NATO SECRET.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare technical proposals and assess costs and risks during bidding or responses to tenders, RFQs, and RFIs, particularly for clients in the Space, Defence (NATO), institutions, and European agencies markets.
  • Prepare technical documents to propose solutions and/or proofs of concept and demonstrations to the business line’s clients.
  • Participate in working groups with clients and colleagues from other divisional operating units.
  • Design complex information systems, with particular focus on cloud components, IT infrastructure, and large IT systems.
  • Support presales activities with clients in the Space, Defence (NATO), institutions, and European agencies markets.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in an informatics-related discipline is preferred.
  • A master’s qualification, certifications, and/or specific courses in cloud, DevOps, or Zero Trust are advantageous.
  • Experience in international contexts, preferably in one or more of the relevant markets or client sectors: Space, NATO, institutions, and European agencies.
  • Knowledge, skills, and certifications in cloud, DevOps, or Zero Trust.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles gained through experience in the Space and/or NATO sectors.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including ECSS, MIL, ISO 27001, TOGAF, STANAG, and AQAP.
  • Experience preparing offers for systems, products, or projects involving classified information.
  • Knowledge of another European language, particularly French or German.
  • Knowledge of SysML/MBSE modeling tools.

About the company

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 jumped 45% to €16 billion, and guidance rose July 30.
  • FY2025 revenue reached €19.5 billion, with 2026 guidance targeting about €21 billion.
  • European Defence Fund awarded Leonardo €64 million on 15 projects, deepening sovereign demand.

What critics are saying

  • Italy’s CEO replacement fight triggered investor backlash and governance distrust on May 7, 2026.
  • OHB threatened litigation over Project Bromo, risking a dragged EU review into 2027.
  • Integrating IDV, Becrypt, and space assets strains execution; any stumble kills consolidation credibility.

What makes Leonardo unique

  • Leonardo fused IDV and electronics, creating integrated land-systems primes on March 18, 2026.
  • Project Bromo positions Leonardo inside Europe’s strongest satellite consortium against SpaceX by 2027.
  • Becrypt and Leonardo DRS extend one stack across classified cyber, AI, and mission software.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

14%
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%.