Job Description:
Salary Range: £44,000 to £50,000
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
The Training Academy has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Test and Requirements Specialist to support the Simulation Learning & Support Services (SL&SS) Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Requirements Leads, in the delivery of high-quality Training Devices and Support Systems.
This role is central to ensuring that customer and system requirements are effectively captured, traced, verified, and validated throughout the project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and contributing to the development and execution of Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), generating the evidence required to demonstrate compliance against System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) and contracted Stakeholder Requirements Documents/Specifications (cSRD/StRS).
In addition, you will support Requirements Management activities across a range of projects, working closely with Technical, Requirements, and T&E Leads to ensure products are delivered on time, to specification, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of innovative training and support solutions that meet and exceed Leonardo Helicopters Division's customer expectations.
For the awareness of internal applicants: this position is a JFF level 5.
What you will do as a SL&SS (UK) Test and Requirements Specialist:
-
In conjunction with the T&E Lead, you will coordinate and participate in the conduct the TE&A of training systems in order to capture evidence to demonstrate compliance with the functional and non-functional requirements including relevant regulatory criteria.
-
In conjunction with the Requirements Lead, you will assist in the Requirements Management process to include the capture, decomposition, validation, verification, tracing, reporting and maintenance of the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM).
-
In support of the SW development team, you support the conduct of Verification and Validation (V&V) testing prior to dispatch of LH generated SW packages for integration into a training system in order to ensure that the delivered SW is of suitable quality and functionality.
-
Assist in the authoring process for Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) that are correctly linked to the RVTM and provide the basis for generation and capture of evidence to support the compliance declaration.
-
Conduct and document Trial Run Testing (TRT) of ATPs, both in the Supplier’s facility and at the final training location.
-
Support the accurate and timely documentation of TE&A activity for inclusion into SW release notes, bug descriptions, test reports or compliance evidence.
-
In association with the Supplier’s and Customer test managers, you will coordinate and participate in the execution of Formal Testing phases – to include Bug Closure, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance and Delivery Testing (SAT & SDT). Your coordination will include direction for the execution of the ATP including the provision of Test Scripts and required test equipment to the test teams;
-
Assist in the identification and coordination of the support of LH or Customer SQEP to Formal Test phases;
-
Ensure that Formal testing is fully documented – either by the Supplier or otherwise, including the collation and dissemination for review;
-
Support the development of test scripts for integration and acceptance test phases, through authoring, proofing and trial run activities, ensuring complete coverage of SyRS and StRS correctly matched to the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
-
Develop or support data gathering activities; either on aircraft or using engineering rigs, for which you will be expected to author and execute scripts and capture accurate records of system behaviours.
What you’ll bring
-
Educated as an aeronautical engineer to HNC level and served an Aeronautical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent military air engineering experience.
-
Understanding and experience of Software (SW) and Hardware (HW) testing methodologies at unit/module and system levels within the context of integration, regression and acceptance testing environments;
-
General knowledge of helicopter training and operations – both military and civil.
-
An understanding of modern training devices/systems
-
Experience in operating within industry standard design practices and quality assurance processes
-
Computer Literate - company standard software (NDA) plus SAP and CIETP
-
Ability to discuss at a technical level with the Engineering, Customer and Supplier as required
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
-
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
-
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
-
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
-
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
-
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
-
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
-
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
-
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Be part of something bigger - apply now!
Primary Location:
GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
