Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer)

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the DragonFire programme, delivering beam-director hardware. You will drive electronics from requirements, through design, build and test, to system integration and customer delivery.

The role offers hybrid working, collaboration with software/firmware/mechanical teams, and access to senior expertise in electro-optics and defence avionics. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related science, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one electronics design area: analogue, mixed-signal, digital or power electronics.
• Strong teamwork and ability to coach junior colleagues is desirable.
• Experience across design lifecycle from requirements through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of electronics engineers developing DragonFire beam-director hardware.
• Design and develop DragonFire electronics across full lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers to solve integration issues.
• Receive technical and personal development support from industry experts.
• Own assigned electronics work packages and report progress to the team lead.
• Training through on-the-job experience and formal technical courses.

Skills

Electronics design

Analogue

Digital

Power electronics

Team working

Education

Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

Job description

Job Description: Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineers to join the electronics development team for a key programme in Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector. Advanced Targeting is an area that has a number of significant growth opportunities due to a strong pipeline of work, and this position is primarily looking to fill a vacancy on the DragonFire system, a cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon. 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 of the DragonFire programme. To learn more about this advanced technology, click on the links below: https://uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/dragonfire https://www.army-technology.com/news/dragonfire-new-declassified-images-show-uk-laser-weapon-in-action/?cf-view

What you'll do as an Electronics Engineer:

• Join a team of around ten electronics engineers developing the DragonFire beam-director electronic hardware.
• Develop new DragonFire electronics through the full design lifecycle; from requirements analysis; concept development through design, build and test; to system integration; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to the customer.
• You will work closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical and Systems engineers to solve real integration problems on test systems.
• You will receive technical and personal developmental support from recognised industry experts in the fields on electro-optics and defence avionics.
• You will have ownership of assigned electronics work packages, planning your work and reporting progress to your team lead.
• Training will be delivered via a combination of on-the-job experience working alongside subject matter experts with many decades of experience, plus additional formal technical training delivered via taught courses depending on the business needs.

What we need from you:

• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or related science or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one aspect of electronics design, for example: analogue, mixed-signal, digital or power electronics.
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills are essential, and experience of coaching junior colleagues is very desirable.
• Knowledge of developing electronics within a development process framework.
• Experience in some areas of the design lifecycle, from requirements definition through to implementation, integration test and delivery.

It would be great if:

• You have experience with any of the following technologies: Electro-Optics, Lasers, Camera Imaging Systems, Servo Control Systems, Power Electronics, Safety Involved Hardware.
• Experience with Siemens Xpedition, or similar ECAD toolsets.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us

• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB – Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Yes Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.