Senior Power Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Senior PSU Engineer in Edinburgh for a hybrid working role. This position involves joining a skilled team responsible for power systems in avionic radar projects, managing from requirements to delivery. Candidates should have a HND in Engineering and relevant experience in PSU design.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Financial rewards through referral programme

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the design, manufacture, test, integration of PSUs and or power systems.
• Experience with PSU topology analysis and associated new technologies in energy storage and conservation.

Responsibilities

• Lay the groundwork for future power systems.
• Support adhoc and emerging power-related tasks.
• Work within a multi-disciplined delivery team through the full Engineering Lifecycle.

Skills

ACDC and DCDC switched mode power supply design

Control and interface circuitry

Fault diagnosis to component level

Electrical power systems

Education

HND in Engineering or Systems or related technical discipline

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Simetrix

LT Spice

Matlab

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description:

Your Impact

We are looking for an experienced Senior PSU Engineer to join the PSU Core Delivery Team (CDT) Team for a hybrid working role based in Edinburgh. The Team provides expert advice, guidance, design and governance throughout the full lifecycle of all projects on site for matters related to Power on the biggest avionic radar projects in the UK, for platforms such as Typhoon, Gripen and GCAP. Interested?

You will be working within a multi-disciplined delivery team with responsibility across the full Engineering Lifecycle from requirements capture to final delivery. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a highly skilled team at a time of significant growth within Leonardo.

What you'll bring:

In order to be considered for this role you will have previous experience in the design, manufacture, test, integration of PSUs and or power systems. Ideally, you will possess a minimum of HND in Engineering or Systems or related technical discipline.

• As an experienced PSU design engineer, your primary role is to lay the groundwork for the future power systems we require in the near and far term.
• PSU topology analysis and associated new technologies in energy storage and energy conservation, including limiting the disturbances seen by the aircraft generator, will be key to your and our success in the future.
• The role includes the need to support adhoc and emerging power related tasks on the other projects the PSU CDT is involved in. An overarching understanding of power techniques and the ability to step into a live issue is required.

You will ideally have experience in the following areas :

• ACDC and or DCDC switched mode power supply design
• Control and interface circuitry
• Experience with Mentor Graphics
• You shall be familiar with a recognised schematic and simulation toolset
• Experience with simulation software : Simetrix, LT Spice, Matlab
• Fault diagnosis to component level
• Electrical power systems

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 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 and (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and ).
• 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.

http://www.uk.leonardocompany.com/people-careers/people/company-benefits

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 a or health condition that could affect how you perform in certain assessments, just let your recruiter know. We'll work with you to explore any adjustments that might help.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:
GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid