Production Support Electronic Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge - up to 12 flexi-days

Pension 15% employer contribution

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Flexible benefits up to £500

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking Production Support Electronic Engineers at Engineer/Senior/Principal levels to join the Surveillance Radar engineering team. Roles are primarily site-based, with 4–5 days on the Edinburgh site to align with tasks, investigations, test campaigns and project needs.

You will support the production and sustainment of Osprey and Seaspray AESA radar products, working on complex hardware across multiple LRUs, performing fault investigations, upgrades, design

Qualifications

• Experience solving technical problems in a structured and evidence-based way.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner.
• Understanding of complex hardware, production test, verification or sustainment.
• Good communication across engineering and non-engineering teams.
• Proactive, self-starting approach to drive issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Fault investigation and defect reduction across radar hardware.
• Product upgrades, design changes and test improvements.
• Qualification testing and obsolescence resolution.
• Work closely with Operations and cross-functional teams (Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Firmware, Test).

Skills

Problem solving

Diagnostic skills

Engineering judgement

Hardware product knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor/HND/HNC in Electronics or related

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, getting close to the product, and seeing the direct impact of your decisions?

We are looking for Production Support Electronic Engineers to join our expanding Surveillance Radar engineering team in Edinburgh and we are interested in applicants with a range of hardware experience levels, to be Engineer, Senior Engineer or Principal Engineers. We welcome applicants from Engineer through to Principal Engineer level, with the level of appointment matched to your experience, technical depth and leadership capability. All of these roles are based at Leonardo’s Edinburgh site. Due to the nature of the work, the roles are expected to be primarily site-based, typically around 4 to 5 days per week working at the Edinburgh site, although this may ebb and flow depending on the tasks, investigations, test campaigns and project needs.

You will support the production and sustainment of Leonardo’s Osprey and Seaspray Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Airborne Surveillance Radar products, working on complex hardware across multiple radar variants and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). This is not a narrow production support role. You will be involved in fault investigation, product upgrades, design changes, test improvement, qualification testing, obsolescence resolution and defect reduction. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functionally with Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Firmware and Test Engineering, as well as Supply Chain, Quality and Project Management.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business area, work with technically challenging products, and be part of a supportive team with strong autonomy, technical breadth and development opportunities.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for engineers who are pragmatic, technically curious and comfortable working close to the product. You will bring:

• A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronics, Hardware Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience solving technical problems in a structured and evidence-based way.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• The ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner.
• A practical understanding of complex hardware products, production test, design verification or product sustainment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams.
• A proactive, self-starting approach and the tenacity to drive problems through to resolution.

It would be nice if you had

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Production support, product support, sustainment engineering or manufacturing engineering support.
• Radar, RF, microwave, high-speed digital, analogue electronics or complex electro-mechanical systems, firmware, software or embedded systems interfaces.
• RF experience is valuable, but we are equally interested in engineers with strong diagnostic instincts, production awareness and a track record of solving difficult technical problems.
• AESA radar products or airborne surveillance systems.
• Automatic test equipment, production test systems, diagnostics or test coverage improvement.
• Root cause analysis methods and corrective action processes.
• Design change, configuration control or engineering change processes.
• Component obsolescence assessment and alternative component/material evaluation.
• Environmental or qualification testing, such as thermal, vibration, EMC, or testing to RTCA DO-160 or similar standards.
• Experience supporting products through production ramp-up, maturity improvement, defect reduction or long-term sustainment.

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'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.

Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid