Overview

At Leonardo UK, Intellectual Property (IP) plays a critical role in safeguarding our technological and commercial edge whilst also supporting national defence capabilities. We are seeking a Patent Searcher / IP Analyst to join our Chief Technology Office (CTO) function. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the protection of advanced technologies that underpin national security and aerospace innovation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent and IP searches focused on defence electronics technologies (e.g., radar systems, signal processing, electronic warfare).
• Perform freedom‑to‑operate (FTO) and prior art analyses to support R&D and procurement decisions.
• Map and monitor competitor IP portfolios, including defence contractors and dual‑use technology providers.
• Collaborate with inventors and engineers to evaluate invention disclosures and draft patent filing strategies in line with search intellig...