ELI - Avionic Systems Engineer

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa April 21, 2026 Full Time Workday

Job Description:

Mission: Analysis of requirements, definition of methods, architecture design, development and integration of systems, subsystems, applications or platforms; Focus on Avionics Systems

Activities: Define and develop integration requirements/system analysis/architecture of Avionic Systems

Prepare documentation

Perform analysis of integration requirements/system/architecture of Avionic Systems

Trace and prioritize integration requirements/system analysis.

Manage agreement on integration requirements/system analysis/architecture of Avionic Systems

The roles are within the Avionic Systems - Systems Engineering team, which is a part ofthe Technical Disciplines Group within the

Engineering Directorate.

Avionic System Engineering is the focal point in the Engineering Department for definition, development, integration and certification of

Avionics systems, such as Displays, aircraft Sensor Systems, Communication and Navigation Systems, Vehicle Monitoring Systems, Mission

Systems, Role Equipments, Flight Data Recorders...

Avionics System Engineer interfaces with all the Engineering functions, like Software Engineering, Airframe and Systems Engineering,

Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Advanced Diagnostic, Airworthiness, Chief Projects offices (CPE), Experimental

Department, Flight Test Engineering (FTE) and also outside the Engineering perimeter like with Program Management (PM), Procurement,

Production Plants and Flight Line, Customer Support.

The System Engineer is responsible for:

- Avionics System requirements capture, allocation, derivation, validation and verification, and architecture definition derived from end

customer operational requirements and certification requirements,

- Definition ofelectro-avionics design and integration by functional schematics preparation and subsystem Interface Control Documents

analysis to be used as input for aircraft installation drawings,

- Development ofSystem Level requirements for software components,

- Conduct the Avionics System Development Lifecyle, in terms ofSystem Requirements Review, Design Reviews, SW Requirements

Reviews, Test Readiness Review, Flight Clearance and Final Qualification Reviews: prepare presentations and lead/support technical design

reviews,

- Preparation ofdetailed equipment and systems specification and Statement ofWork documentation and monitoring of supplier development

and qualification activity,

- Preparation and execution of Bench Test procedures and aircraft test procedures for the Avionics systems, participate in aircraft trials,

including off-site test Ranges;

- Preparation of Certification documentation for Avionics Systems (i.e. Design Report, Ground / Flight Test Plan & Report, Analysis,

Qualification and Compliance Reports),

- Technical management of external suppliers,

- Support to Production and Customer Support for troubleshooting analysis and aircraft test execution,

- Liaison with Customers, internal and external,

- Supporting bid activities with future Customers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronic, or Automation Engineering
  • Good command of English (written and spoken)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Seniority:

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Additional Locations:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

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How to Get Hired at Leonardo

  • Leonardo S.p.A. is a state-anchored Italian aerospace and defense prime with more than 60,000 employees, roughly 17,000 in R&D, operating across approximately 150 countries with major industrial bases in Italy, the UK, the US, and Poland.
  • All applications go through Workday at leonardocompany.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/LeonardoCareerSite; there is no separate ATS or back-channel, and the platform typically advertises 1,000-many open roles at any time.
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