Electronics Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their Supportability team in Edinburgh. The role involves working on Radar projects, analyzing electronic designs, and creating failure analysis documentation. Candidates should ideally have an Honours degree in Electronics Engineering and relevant industry experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for employees

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Referral program financial rewards

Flexible benefits spending allowance

Flexible working hours with hybrid options

Qualifications

• Experience in industry, defence, or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to work within Integrated Project Teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on Radar projects to analyze electronic designs.
• Influence design through reliability and maintainability analyses.
• Create and maintain FMEA/FMECA documentation.

Skills

Understanding of circuit diagrams

Component selection

Reliability analysis

Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)

Education

Honours degree in Electronics Engineering or a science-based discipline

Job description

Job Description:

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for an Electronics Engineer to join our Supportability team.

The Supportability function has a unique position within our business as it is involved in all the stages of a programme, from initial development, production, customer support and repairs, and eventually disposal.

We are looking to speak to anyone with an understanding of circuit diagrams and component selection.

What you’ll do:

• Working within Integrated Project Teams on Leonardo's upcoming Radar projects.
• Analysing electronic designs to determine and model product Reliability.
• Influencing design through Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability analysis.
• Creating and maintaining Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA).

What we need from you:

Ideally, you will have an Honours degree in Electronics Engineering or a science-based discipline, and you will have worked in industry, defence, or have other relevant experience.

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're 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 - Edinburgh

Additional Locations:

GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid