Electronic Engineer

Leonardo S.p.A.; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Pension up to 15%

Mental health support

Free online courses (Coursera/LinkedIn

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo seeks an Electronic Engineer for our Yeovil facility to contribute to the design of small-power electrical systems, including battery-management and filtering arrangements. You will support LAN design, develop models, and work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate components.

The role requires a structured approach, ability to work independently on defined activities, and a drive toward greater technical independence. UK BPSS screening applies. Hybrid onsite work is available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in electronic/electrical/systems engineering.
• Ability to interpret electrical designs, schematics and calculations.
• Understanding of systems engineering: requirements, decomposition, verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of small-power electrical systems and battery-management solutions.
• Support LAN design and ICT integration.
• Develop models and simulations for electrical, thermal, and transient behaviours.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for system integration.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation and evidence.

Skills

Electronic Eng

Electrical Eng

Systems Eng

Modelling & Simulation

Traceability

Data Networking

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

What you will do as an Electronic Engineer

• Contribute to the design of small-power electrical systems, including external generators, battery-management systems and electromagnetic or TEMPEST filtering arrangements.
• Support the design of local area data networks and their integration with customer ICT solutions.
• Develop and use network and component models and simulations, with a focus on electrical, thermal and transient behaviours.
• Work closely with mechanical, systems, manufacturing and other engineering colleagues to design and integrate system components.
• Develop and maintain system, subsystem and component requirements, supporting clear traceability through the engineering lifecycle.
• Specify and support system verification and validation activities using agreed methods and evidence.
• Contribute to equipment and system qualification and certification activities.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation, including specifications, design information, calculations, models and technical evidence.
• Identify technical issues and risks within your area of work, resolving routine problems independently and escalating more complex matters with clear evidence and recommendations.
• Contribute to design reviews, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the NIGHTSHADE team.

What you’ll bring

• We are looking for an Electronic, Electrical or Systems Engineer with a strong engineering foundation and the ability to apply a structured, pragmatic approach to technical problems.
• You will be comfortable working independently on defined activities while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• A degree, degree apprenticeship or equivalent experience in electronic, electrical, systems or a closely related engineering discipline.
• An understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including power distribution, protection, battery technologies and electrical safety.
• The ability to produce or interpret electrical designs, schematics, calculations, models and technical specifications.
• An understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements definition, decomposition, traceability, verification and validation.
• Experience, knowledge or an academic background in modelling and simulation of electrical, thermal or transient behaviours.
• An understanding of data-networking principles and the integration of ICT components within a wider engineered system.
• The ability to analyse technical information, identify issues and contribute to evidence-based design decisions.
• Experience working collaboratively across engineering disciplines to support component and system integration.
• A willingness to develop specialist knowledge and work towards greater technical independence and professional recognition.

Core Areas (must have)

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Sound understanding of electronic or electrical engineering principles.
• Ability to work from defined requirements and contribute to detailed designs and technical documentation.
• Structured problem-solving capability and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary design, manufacturing and support environment.

Desirable

• Experience with low-voltage power distribution, generators, battery-management systems or electrical protection.
• Knowledge of local area networks, secure ICT integration or network modelling.
• Experience using engineering modelling, simulation, CAD or requirements-management tools.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility, TEMPEST considerations or filtering techniques.
• Experience supporting verification, validation, qualification or certification activities.
• Experience in defence, secure infrastructure, manufacturing or another regulated engineering environment.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). You must also be eligible for National Security Vetting (NSV), which may include Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information, please visit: UK Security Vetting

Location

This role is based at our Yeovil facility and will require regular on-site working to support close collaboration with the NIGHTSHADE Design Office, manufacturing and support teams. Flexible and hybrid working options may be available where appropriate to the activities being undertaken.

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Onsite

Why join us

• Time to Recharge: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: 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.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

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.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

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