Digital Engineers - All Levels

hackajob; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Digital Engineer in Edinburgh, where you'll contribute to cutting-edge radio frequency systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of digital design. This role offers a collaborative environment, focusing on hardware engineering within a global team.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Access to Private Healthcare

25 Days Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Training Access via Coursera

Qualifications

• Understanding of digital design and microwave techniques.
• Experience in developing novel digital electronics.

Responsibilities

• Designing high speed digital PCBs using FPGA and microprocessor technologies.
• Supporting full hardware lifecycle from requirements to delivery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

BSc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

MEng

PhD

Tools

Schematic Capture

Job description

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Opportunity

We are looking for talented, motivated Digital Engineers at every level to join our growing hardware engineering team within Leonardo, based in any of our 8 offices. As a Digital Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, manufacture and testing of cutting-edge radio frequency systems within a range of product lines. With a focus on ensuring optimal performance and functionality, you will contribute to the advancement of our defence technology.

The ideal candidates will have an understanding of digital design, microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential for success in these roles.

What You’ll Do As a Digital Electronics Engineer

As a Digital Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Designing high speed digital PCBs that utilise the latest FPGA, microprocessor and high-speed interconnect technologies
• Supporting throughout the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis; through design, and unit test; to integrating hardware with the target system; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to customer
• Fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management, and providing plans and progress reports
• Work closely with Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineers to develop sub-system digital electronic architectures which extend our product range, capability and performance with minimal Size, Weight and Power (SWaP).
• Develop new electronics through the full design lifecycle; from early concepting, technology maturation and prototyping; through to main product design, build test and to system integration; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to the customer.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Qualifications: first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Experience with analysing system level requirements documents and understanding their application to Hardware designs
• The ability to break down and solve complex technical challenges, including the ability to visualise both the wider system context alongside the detailed digital architecture.
• Experience in developing novel digital electronics, including digital / DSP, firmware, and mixed-signal.
• Experience with schematic capture.
  
  

It Would Be Great If You Have

• Experience developing FPGA / firmware as well as hardware, as this would be extremely beneficial.
• Design of high-speed serial communication links and knowledge of associated protocols and architectures
  
  

Security Clearance

Please Note That In Order To Apply For This Opportunity You Must Be Eligible For UK Security Clearance. Normally This Is To The Level Of Security Check (typically Known As “SC”) For Our Business Which Includes Having a Minimum Of 5 Years Permanent Residency In The UK. For More Information And Guidance Please Visit

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that could affect how you perform in certain assessments, just let your recruiter know. We’ll work with you to explore any adjustments that might help.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations:

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol Building, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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