Electronic Design Engineer

Leonardo; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology seeks an Electronic Design Engineer for their Communications and Force Protection Team. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects across the product lifecycle, supporting the UK Armed Forces. Candidates should possess substantial electronic design experience, particularly in Digital and Analogue systems, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Company funded flexible benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Free access to 4000 online courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience in specifying cable and connector solutions.
• Ability to make technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support new designs and undertake electronic design analysis.
• Testing and debugging of electronic circuits.
• Integration and verification of system and sub-systems.

Skills

Digital & Analogue Electronic design knowledge

Board level PCB design

System level integration

Tools

Siemens EDA Xpedition Enterprise

Job description

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Do you want to help deliver equipment to protect the UK Armed Forces from IEDs?

Due to the growth of the business area, Leonardo have an opportunity for an Electronic Design Engineer to join our Communications and Force Protection Team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation.

If successful, you will be joining a dedicated multi-disciplined Integrated Project Team with a full and stretching workload - with huge potential for personal growth and professional development.

What you will do

Supporting our Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) programmes, you will support new designs undertaking the following activities.

• Electronic design analysis, circuit simulation and prototyping
• Electronic schematic capture and PCB layout support
• Power supply and interface card design and/or specifications
• Testing and debugging of electronic circuits
• Development of subsystem engineering solutions and specifications
• Definition of electronic COTS products such as Open VPX cards and power supplies
• Cabling and connector specifications
• Integration and Verification of System and Sub-Systems
• Support to Qualification (including EMC)
• Production and Delivery support

This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. In this broad electronic engineering role, you will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle from initial concept development through to early life production support and on to support of existing fielded designs.

What we need from you

What you really must have:

• Knowledge and experience of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle

Experience of:

• Digital & Analogue Electronic design knowledge
• Board level PCB design (ideally using Siemens EDA Xpedition Enterprise)
• Operating at the product system level
• Specifying and defining COTS items
• Working with subcontract suppliers
• Specifying cable and connector solutions
• System level integration
• Ability to make technical decisions within own sphere of responsibility
• Willingness to work proactively within a fast moving and dynamic environment

It would be nice if you had:

• Safety, Security and other legislative constraints knowledge
• Domain experience in Electronics Warfare and Electronics Countermeasures

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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: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; 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, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees