Electronics Analogue Design Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking an Electronics Analogue Design Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced systems. The successful candidate will engage in PCB design, power supply solutions, and work closely with teams to ensure product integration. We value a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, and offer a hybrid working model with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Flexible benefits spending

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience of PCB level design (schematic capture).
• Experience of power supply and cabling design.
• DFx knowledge specifically Design for EMC.
• Integrating in-house designs with COTS modules.
• Integration and verification of hardware systems.
• Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions with in-house PCBs and COTS modules.
• Develop power supply and cabling solutions.
• Support Systems Engineers in developing requirements and architecture.
• Support integration of hardware, firmware and software.
• Support qualification activities.

Skills

PCB level design

Power supply design

Cabling design

Design for EMC

Integration of hardware systems

Knowledge of engineering development lifecycle

Safety and security awareness

Job description

Overview

HALO (Hostile Artillery Locating System) is a state-of-the-art long-range acoustic weapon locating system designed to meet the increasing threat of electronic warfare based targeting and anti-radar weapon systems countering radar-based weapon locating systems.

We are recruiting for an Electronics Analogue Design Engineer to be part of a team supporting our next generation Hostile Artillery Locating System development. Starting at the beginning of the engineering lifecycle you will assist with requirement and architecture definition and maturation, design new PCB level electronics to work alongside COTS modules and work with the wider project team to support integration and qualification.

What you’ll do as Principal/Lead Electronics Analogue Design Engineer

• Development of hardware solutions with a mix of in-house PCBs and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) modules
• Developing power supply and cabling solutions
• Supporting Systems Engineers develop requirements and architecture
• Supporting the integration of hardware, firmware and software
• Supporting qualification activities

What we need from you

• Knowledge and experience of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle
• Experience of PCB level design (schematic capture)
• Experience of power supply and cabling design
• DFx knowledge specifically Design for EMC
• Integrating in-house designs with COTS modules (power supplies, single board computers, RF interfaces)
• Integration and verification of hardware systems
• Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints

It would be nice if you had

• Domain experience in low noise analogue electronics

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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

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 your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you\u2019re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our 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 championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• 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: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about 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 not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid