Principal/Lead Hardware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Principal/Lead Hardware Engineer to develop high-performance digital hardware for self-protection systems. The role involves collaboration with experts, technical problem solving, and may require travel. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working hours, and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours with hybrid options

Company-funded private healthcare

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Eligibility for UK residency and ability to achieve full SC security clearance.
• Experience within the defence industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experts to develop electronic hardware for complex systems.
• Technical problem solving, hardware design, and product development.

Skills

Design experience with mixed signal ADC/DAC

FPGA

SoC

Proficiency with industry-standard design tools

Structured approach to electronic design

Education

HNC/HND or undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering

Physics

Applied Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

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Job Title: Hardware Engineer (Principal/Lead)

Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer interested in delivering high-performance digital hardware for our self-protection systems installed on fast jets, UAVs, land, and naval platforms?

What you will do

The successful (Principal/Lead) Hardware Engineer will collaborate with experts and utilize world-class facilities to develop electronic hardware for complex systems that meet demanding future customer requirements. Your responsibilities include technical problem solving, hardware design, and product development. The role may require travel across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What we need from you

• Design experience with mixed signal ADC/DAC, FPGA, and SoC for high-performance signal processing, communications, and control, including AC/DC power conversion.
• Experience with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD204B.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools.
• A structured approach to electronic design and electronics testing methods and equipment.
• Educational background with either a HNC/HND or undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Applied Physics, or equivalent skills and experience gained through work.
• Eligibility for UK residency (minimum 5 years) and the ability to achieve full SC security clearance, including access to UK Eyes Only and ITAR export-controlled information.
• Experience within the defence industry and familiarity with model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink are desirable.

Life at Leonardo

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours tailored to our employees' and customers' needs. A career with Leonardo provides numerous opportunities and accessibility.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours with hybrid options. Part-time opportunities available.
• Company-funded benefits such as private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and a £500 annual allowance for technology and lifestyle options.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral incentives for successful candidate referrals.
• Performance-based bonuses for employees at management level and below.