ELI System Integration Specialist

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

For our Helicopters Division we are looking for a System Integration Specialist.

Reporting to the Technology & Innovation (T&I) Management of Leonardo Helicopters, the candidate will support multiple R&D projects in the field of electrification and propulsion. In this role the candidate will have the opportunity to deal with innovative solutions at the cutting edge of helicopter industry. More specifically, the candidate will integrate the contributions coming from the different specialists and manage the system configuration through the design review process, up to in flight demonstration of new electrical and propulsion system concepts.   
Main activities:
• Participate to the technology incubation process up to the industrialization handover (TRL 1-6)
• Lead the system integration process from requirement capture, through architecture definition, to interface specification   
• Manage the sys. prototype configuration, development, qualification, installation and acceptance (either in house or externally - by contract)   
• Keep track of the numerical simulation and experimental test results as means of compliance to the system requirements
• Support the project reviews with technical reports, presentations and system integration status   
• Coordinate with internal and external partners or suppliers, on the assigned projects 

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HARD SKILLS:
• STEM degree (preferably master in Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering).
• Aircraft installation and qualification standards knowledge (e.g. DO160).
• MATLAB/Simulink and/or NI/LabVIEW knowledge. 
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Italian mother tongue, or full proficiency.

SOFT SKILLS:
• Proactive, motivated, creative and willing to innovate.
• Familiarity with project management principles
• Excellent communication skills including presentation and active listening.
• Capable to build relationships / engage stakeholders in complex environments.
• Entrepreneurial attitude.
• International mindset.

NICE TO HAVE:
• Interest / willing to learn about Electrical Engineering* (if Aeronautical) or Aeronautical Engineering (if Electrical)
* with focus on Electrical Machines - principles of operation, modeling and simulation
• Computer Aid Design (CAD) understanding and software primer (preferably CATIA)
• Familiarity with the company product portfolio   
• Strategic thinking

WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
 • Working arrangement: Hybrid
 • Employment category: White-collar employee
 • Contract type: Permanent contract
 • 13th-month salary
 • Performance bonus linked to business results
 • Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
 • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
 • Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.


THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

Seniority:

New Graduate

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range:

32.731,92 - 36.000,00

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid