Industrial Placement: Detector IC Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Leonardo S.p.A.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking an Industrial Placement Detector IC Design Engineer in Southampton for a year-long placement. You will contribute to world‑leading infrared imaging products, supporting the design lifecycle from requirements to test, while collaborating with engineers across disciplines and gaining hands-on lab experience.

The role offers on-site collaboration with a hybrid working model and a clear path to future graduate opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently studying electronics‑biased degree with modules in digital/analogue design and signal processing.
• Experience using PCB design and circuit simulation tools desirable.
• Security clearance requirements as per UK government and vetting processes may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of detector ICs, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and product support.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure progression of IC design activities.
• Assist in laboratory characterization and data collection for circuit blocks and transistor-level layouts.

Skills

Digital design

Analogue design

Signal processing

Education

Electronics degree (electronics biased)

Tools

PCB design tools

Circuit simulation tools

Job description

Leonardo is seeking an Industrial Placement Detector IC Design Engineer in Southampton for a year-long placement. You will contribute to world‑leading infrared imaging products, supporting the design lifecycle from requirements to test, while collaborating with engineers across disciplines and gaining hands-on lab experience.

The role offers on-site collaboration with a hybrid working model and a clear path to future graduate opportunities.