Senior High-Speed Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Senior High-Speed Digital Electronics Design Engineer to join their innovative radar sensor project. This role involves designing high-speed digital PCBs, supporting the hardware lifecycle, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible working hours, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Private healthcare, dental, and lifestyle benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Wellbeing programs and support networks

Training opportunities and employee referral schemes

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related science.
• Experience with system requirements analysis and high-speed communication design.
• Methodical approach to hardware design lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed digital printed circuit boards utilizing FPGA and microprocessor technologies.
• Support hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through design and testing.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to resolve complex system integration issues.

Skills

System requirements analysis

Schematic capture

High-speed serial communication design

Hardware-software integration

Debugging skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related science

Job description

Senior High-Speed Digital Electronics Design Engineer

Leonardo, Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

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Job Overview

Leonardo is seeking a Senior High-Speed Digital Electronics Engineer to join the GCAP development team in either Edinburgh or Newcastle. GCAP is an innovative project focused on designing a new radar sensor. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements to delivery. This role offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to a growing program.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed digital printed circuit boards utilizing FPGA, microprocessor, and high-speed interconnect technologies
• Support the hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through design, testing, integration, and acceptance
• Document work products and manage configurations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to resolve complex system integration issues

Qualifications

• Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related science
• Experience with system requirements analysis, schematic capture, high-speed serial communication design, and hardware-software integration
• Methodical approach to hardware design lifecycle and debugging skills
• Effective communication skills across disciplines

Security Clearance

Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC level), including at least 5 years of UK residency.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Private healthcare, dental, and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Wellbeing programs and support networks
• Training opportunities and employee referral schemes

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global aerospace, defense, and security company with over 45,000 employees worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of innovation and growth. Join us to develop your skills and advance your career.

Location and Employment Details

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Location: GB - Newcastle

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid working