Mechanical/Senior Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Hybrid working

Training & development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Leonardo in Edinburgh seeks a Mechanical Engineer (Senior) to design, develop and support electro-optic products across the life cycle, from concept to production. You will apply stress and thermal analysis, perform requirements analysis, and work with Systems and Electronics engineers in a multidisciplinary team.

You'll hold or be progressing toward Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with IMechE, possess experience in regulated environments, and be proficient in Creo, GD&T, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
• Experience in design for regulated industries and harsh environments
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo)
• Experience with ERP/PDM systems (Teamcenter Unified) and GD&T
• Collaborative, cross-functional team player with strong communication
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support electro-optic products across the lifecycle
• Perform stress and thermal analysis and requirements analysis
• Interface with internal/external customers and liaise with Systems and Electronics engineers
• Contribute to design reviews and production support
• Mentor and develop other engineers when required

Skills

Mechanical degree

IMechE status

Regulated environments

3D CAD

GD&T

Cross-functional

Professional development

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter Unified

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers systems for situational awareness, electronic defence and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top designers, developers and manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

Your impact

At Edinburgh, we have an opportunity for Mechanical and Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our team, where your role will be to design, develop and support our world leading electro-optic products. You will be utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and production support. You will interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and liaise closely with Engineers from other disciplines, particularly Systems and Electronics. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and undertake training to enhance your capability within your role.

What you’ll bring

• Hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline), or possess equivalent relevant professional experience, where you have undertaken Mechanical detailed design activity at more than one stage of the product lifecycle.
• Be working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE (or equivalent professional body), and be able to demonstrate the experience and UK-SPEC competencies required to achieve professional registration within the next 2 years.
• Experience in the design of systems for highly regulated industries and for harsh environments, including but not limited to shock, vibration and temperature.
• Demonstrable proficiency in 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred), including modelling and drawing creation.
• Experience using ERP and PDM systems for configuration management and revision control (Teamcenter Unified preferred).
• Experience producing manufacturing data packs and applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A collaborative approach, with experience of working in interdisciplinary teams and contributing to work package delivery and achieving quality, schedule and cost objectives.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging technologies and engineering best practice.

Additional Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience for Senior Mechanical Engineer:

• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Mechanical design across the product lifecycle, ranging from concept design to manufacturing implementation and support.
• Hold Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE (or equivalent professional body), or be able to demonstrate the experience and UK-SPEC competencies required to achieve professional registration.
• Have the ability to perform first pass analysis with FEA and interpret Structural and Thermal analysis data.
• Experience of work package management and delivery of tasks on time and on budget.
• Experience in mentoring, developing and coaching engineers in terms of technical knowledge and soft skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present and defend engineering solutions at design reviews and peer reviews.
• Experience providing technical input and support on complex engineering programmes.
• Experience in opto-mechanical design would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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). For more information and guidance please visit:

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.