Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking experienced Electronics Engineers for their Advanced Targeting Sector in Edinburgh. This role involves developing cutting-edge electronics for the DragonFire laser system, working in a multidisciplinary team. The position offers personal development support, a comprehensive benefits package, and a chance to lead innovative projects in an exciting growth phase.

Benefits

Funded benefits package

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one area of electronics design.
• Experience coaching junior colleagues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new electronics through the full design lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Plan and report on assigned electronics work packages.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description:

We are looking for experienced Electronics Engineers to join the electronics development team for a key programme in Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector.

Advanced Targeting has significant growth opportunities due to a strong pipeline of work, and this position primarily aims to fill a vacancy on the DragonFire system, a cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon. You will work within a multidisciplinary delivery team responsible for the full Engineering Lifecycle, from requirements capture to final delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled team during a period of growth for the DragonFire programme.

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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: requirements analysis, concept development, design, build, test, system integration, acceptance testing, and delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and Systems engineers to solve integration problems on test systems.
• Receive technical and personal development support from industry experts in electro-optics and defence avionics.
• Own assigned electronics work packages, plan your work, and report progress to your team lead.
• Training will be provided through on-the-job experience and formal courses as needed.

What we need from you:

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in at least one area of electronics design: analogue, mixed-signal, digital, or power electronics.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; experience coaching junior colleagues is desirable.
• Knowledge of electronics development within a process framework.
• Experience across the design lifecycle: requirements, implementation, testing, and delivery.

It would be great if:

• You have experience with Electro-Optics, Lasers, Camera Imaging Systems, Servo Control Systems, Power Electronics, or Safety Hardware.
• You are familiar with Siemens Xpedition or similar ECAD tools.

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Life at Leonardo:

Leonardo offers a funded benefits package, commitment to learning, flexible working hours, private healthcare, dental schemes, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, and training opportunities including over 4000 online courses via Coursera. Employees can also participate in referral and bonus schemes.