Senior Electronics Engineer (Power)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in defense technology is seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge power systems, focusing on topology analysis and energy conservation technologies. You will collaborate with various teams, providing technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for engineers looking to enhance their skills while contributing to innovative projects that shape the future of defense technology.

Benefits

Half-days on Fridays

Flexible hours

Gym memberships

Award-winning pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in PSU or power system design, manufacture, testing, or integration.
• Minimum HND in Engineering, Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering and Project Teams with technical guidance.
• Create and review documentation including specifications and test reports.
• Conduct PSU topology analysis and review energy storage technologies.

Skills

PSU or power system design

AC/DC and DCDC switched-mode power supply design

Fault diagnosis at the component level

Knowledge of electrical power systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum HND in Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Simetrix

LT Spice

MATLAB

Visio

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo is a world-class defence technology company based in Edinburgh. We develop advanced Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, maritime, and airborne surveillance systems. We invest heavily in research to innovate and develop future products. We are seeking talented and motivated engineers at all levels, including Hardware Engineer, Senior Hardware Engineer, Principal Hardware Engineer, and Lead Hardware Engineer.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Principal Hardware Engineer to join the PSU Core Delivery Team (CDT) in Edinburgh. The team provides expert advice, guidance, design, and governance throughout the project lifecycle related to Power systems.

Role Overview:

As an experienced PSU design engineer, your main responsibility will be to lay the groundwork for future Power Systems, focusing on topology analysis, energy storage, and energy conservation technologies. You will support various projects within the PSU CDT, requiring a broad understanding of power techniques and the ability to address live issues. Additionally, you will oversee multiple projects, acting as a technical and managerial liaison between engineering teams and management.

We offer attractive benefits such as half-days on Fridays, flexible hours, gym memberships, and an award-winning pension scheme. Please note, due to the nature of the work, full SC security clearance is required, along with potential additional UK eyes-only and ITAR conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Engineering, Project, and PSU CDT Management Teams with technical and managerial guidance.
• Assist the Power CDT in testing, prototyping, design verification, and production support.
• Create and review documentation including procurement specifications, SOWs, circuit and system simulations, white papers, test reports, and plans.
• Collaborate with other teams on EMC and grounding diagrams, EMC plans, and design reviews.
• Share knowledge within the PSU CDT.
• Provide design support to projects, suppliers, and partners, including schematic capture, component selection, and circuitry simulation.
• Conduct PSU topology analysis and review energy storage and conservation technologies.
• Assess how power systems impact generator performance.

Contribute to process improvements and knowledge sharing across the business.

Growth Opportunities:

We promote professional development, offering diverse projects and continuous learning opportunities to enhance your technical skills.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in PSU or power system design, manufacture, testing, or integration.
• Minimum HND in Engineering, Systems, or related field.
• Knowledge in AC/DC and DCDC switched-mode power supply design.
• Familiarity with control and interface circuitry.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics and schematic/simulation tools.
• Proficiency with simulation software such as Simetrix, LT Spice, MATLAB.
• Fault diagnosis at the component level.
• Understanding of electrical power systems and safety standards.
• Experience with measurement and instrumentation systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio.