Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Edinburgh. This role involves designing cutting-edge radar sensor technology and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout the engineering lifecycle. You will have the opportunity to work on high-speed digital printed circuit boards and engage in complex system integration. With flexible working options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, this position offers a dynamic environment for growth and innovation in the defense and aerospace sectors. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company-funded healthcare

Dental benefits

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programs

Wellbeing support

Diversity initiatives

Training through online courses

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware design and lifecycle management.
• Ability to analyze system requirements for hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed digital PCBs using FPGA and microprocessors.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex integration issues.

Skills

FPGA Design

High-Speed PCB Design

Schematic Capture

System Integration

Debugging Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

High-Speed Interconnect Technologies

Communication Protocols

Job description

Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The opportunity

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Engineer to join the GCAP development team at Leonardo, based in Edinburgh or Newcastle. GCAP is an exciting new project designing a radar sensor. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture to delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing program and a skilled team.

What you’ll do as a Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Engineer

• Design high-speed digital printed circuit boards utilizing FPGA, microprocessor, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Support the hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis, design, testing, integration, to acceptance and delivery.
• Document work products, manage configuration, and provide progress reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex system integration problems.

What We Need From You

• Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience analyzing system requirements and applying them to hardware design.
• Schematic capture experience.
• Design of high-speed serial communication links and knowledge of protocols.
• Hands-on hardware, firmware, and software integration experience.
• Structured approach to hardware design lifecycle.
• Debugging, testing, and verification skills.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and communicate across disciplines.
• Effective time management skills.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance, typically Security Check (SC), requiring a minimum of 5 years of UK residency. For more information, visit UK Government Security Clearance Levels.

Life at Leonardo

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options.
• Company-funded benefits including healthcare, dental, pension, and more.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Employee assistance programs, wellbeing support, and diversity initiatives.
• Training through online courses, lifestyle discounts, and referral incentives.

For the full list of benefits, visit Leonardo Benefits.

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and feel safe.

Location & Contract

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Location: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid working available

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, Network Security