Overview
Your Impact Are you an experienced Electronics Engineer that would like to aid in the delivery of high-performance hardware that forms part of our Eurofighter Typhoon Radar?
This role provides experience across the full engineering lifecycle within Leonardo, involving both product development and production support. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the business and work in close partnership with the Typhoon Integrated Project Team. The role will require the successful candidate to obtain DV clearance.
What You’ll Do
* Ensure that Processor products are delivered on time and to cost by assisting in a range of design, test and manufacturability issues.
* Provide technical hardware expertise to the development branch of the programme, assisting in Verification & Validation activities.
* Design engineering solutions considering all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
* Resolve routine and complex technical and delivery issues within engineering, related to defined work package assignments, and in accordance with local team engineering plans and processes.
* Communicate non-routine technical and delivery issues to the local engineering team or direct line management with resolution proposals.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within the individual’s own engineering discipline and wider project.
What You’ll Bring
* A degree or higher qualification in Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
* Supporting throughout the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through design and unit test; integrating hardware with the target system; production support; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to customer.
* Hands-on experience of Hardware, Firmware & Software Integration of digital systems onto hardware platforms is essential.
* Good domain knowledge of high-speed serial communication links and knowledge of associated protocols and architectures.
* Exceptional problem-solving skills and a demonstrable tenacity for understanding and implementing robust Root Cause and Corrective Action plans.
* Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems.
* Fully documenting and recording work products; keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports.
* Good understanding and experience of the design of high-performance products for series production.
* Hardware schematic generation.
* Experience working with high-speed digital technologies.
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, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). More information is available at the company security page.
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 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: generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* Secure your Future: 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.
* 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: financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working: hybrid options. For part-time opportunities, discuss 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 key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
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