Job Description:

Your Impact 

Join Leonardo and play a key role in a critical national infrastructure programme that delivers radiation detection capability across the UK. 

As a Radiological Detection Specialist, you will provide expert technical guidance on radiation detection technologies and help shape the future of detection capability. Working with customers, engineers, suppliers and specialist stakeholders, you will support important technical decisions and help solve complex operational challenges. 

This role offers the opportunity to influence future capability by investigating emerging technologies, assessing their potential benefits, and recommending solutions that improve performance, effectiveness and resilience.

What You Will Do 

• Act as a senior subject-matter expert and technical authority for radiation detection, providing independent, evidence-based advice.
• Assess the performance, suitability and maturity of current and emerging detection solutions. 

• Lead complex technical investigations, analysing incomplete or competing evidence to support significant technical decisions.

• Work closely with customers, suppliers and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges. 

• Support trials, evaluations and technology assessments. 

• Find opportunities to enhance existing capability through innovation and technological advancement. 

• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

• Share knowledge and support the development of colleagues across the programme. 

What You Will Bring 

• Extensive experience in radiation detection, measurement, or a closely related scientific or engineering field. 

• A strong understanding of ionising radiation detection principles and their practical application. 

• Experience assessing the performance of radiation detection technologies and interpreting technical evidence. 

• The ability to investigate complex problems, challenge assumptions and develop independent, evidence-based recommendations.

• Experience working with customers, suppliers, engineers or technical specialists. 

• Effective communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly. 

• A collaborative approach and a willingness to share expertise and support others. 

Desirable Experience 

• Experience in defence, national security, critical national infrastructure, emergency response or other highly regulated environments. 

• Experience conducting or assessing trials, evaluations or experiments. 

• Knowledge of a range of radiation detection technologies and their operational applications. 

• Professional registration, chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body. 

• A degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent knowledge and expertise gained through professional experience. 

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. We recognise that the perfect candidate rarely exists. If you feel you meet around 80% of the criteria and are motivated to develop further, we would strongly encourage you to apply.  

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 

Location 

This is a hybrid role based near Salisbury, requiring regular site presence and consideration for relocation where needed.  Support is available to assist with relocation for candidates outside commutable distance. 

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 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.

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! 

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