Job Description: Your impact At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join our team. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems. As a Test Engineer you will join our Operations team and have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the IPT to support the future of the business. You’ll work on things like the radar for a Typhoon fighter jet, surveillance systems that are used by coast guards to save lives at sea, or involved in the testing and diagnostic analysis of 'cutting edge' avionic systems for a wide range of military aircraft. As a Test engineer at Leonardo, you will have the opportunity to pro actively engage in activities such as: Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products and their associated sub assemblies, in a high technology aerospace & defence manufacturing environment Carry out fault diagnosis to component level RF testing To identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to test equipment, test methods and test documentation. Interpretation and adherence to test specifications Interpretation of technical drawings and circuit diagrams. Electrical Safety Testing Product Acceptance Testing Vibration & Thermal testing Maintain effective and pro-active communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions To ensure standard handover procedure and effective communication is applied over all products Responsibility for designated 5s areas to be completed in line with daily/weekly/monthly sign off sheets You will work closely with Systems and Electronics engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems You may have opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leading edge development methodologies and influence the future path of development within Leonardo Most training will be delivered through on-the-job experience What you’ll bring HND or above, in system, electrical, RF engineering Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals and how they work A good understand of measurement and test principles, and equipment. An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage Have experience with focusing cameras/ optics and the effect this can have at system level Understanding and standard working practices of safety precautions required when integrating or aligning an electro mechanical device Applying statistical process control (SPC) for fault / trend diagnosis within a production environment Experience in working in clean rooms - Should have an understanding of working in cleanrooms and the importance of this to the quality of the job 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 - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite