Senior/Principal Digital Electronics Engineer

Leonardo; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics sector seeks a Senior/Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to join their team in Newcastle. The role involves designing high-speed digital circuitry and collaborating on complex systems integration. Candidates will have the opportunity to work within a flexible environment with comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• Wide range of Digital Electronics Engineering levels required.

Responsibilities

• Designing high-speed digital PCBs with FPGA and microprocessors.
• Managing configuration control and documenting work.
• Conducting system integration and testing.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Circuit board design

Collaborative problem-solving

Communication skills

Configuration control

Job description

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Senior/Principal Digital Electronics Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Leonardo

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 64e9bf16ed3b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a wide range of High Speed Digital Electronics Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo in Newcastle.

As a Digital Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing high-speed digital Printed Circuit Boards utilizing the latest FPGA, Microprocessor, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Supporting the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis, design, unit testing, to system integration, acceptance testing, and delivery.
• Documenting work products and managing configuration control, along with providing plans and progress reports.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to solve complex system integration problems.
• Analyzing system-level requirements and applying them to hardware design.
• Creating schematics and designing high-speed serial communication links, understanding related protocols and architectures.
• Hands-on hardware, firmware, and software integration of microprocessor-based designs.
• Following a structured hardware design process throughout the full lifecycle.
• Debugging, testing, verifying new designs, and supporting their commissioning and integration.
• Liaising with suppliers of key components and assemblies.
• Communicating effectively across disciplines, both verbally and in writing.
• Working independently or as part of a team to resolve technical issues.
• Managing work schedules to meet project timelines and budgets.

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Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours. Our offerings include:

• Flexible Working: Hybrid options and part-time opportunities.
• Company Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution, increasing to 15% from April 2024.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing, and diversity networks.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for referring friends or family.
• Bonus: Management-level bonus schemes.