Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Leonardo; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Leonardo as a Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer in Newcastle to work on the innovative DragonFire system, a cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon. This role offers the chance to engage in the full engineering lifecycle while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, with ample opportunities for personal and professional development through recognized industry experts.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Access to online courses

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in electronics design aspects: analogue, mixed-signal, etc.
• Experience coaching junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop DragonFire electronics through the full design lifecycle.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Plan and report progress on assigned work packages.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Electronics design

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

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Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Leonardo

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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 is primarily 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, from requirements analysis, concept development, design, build, test, system integration, to acceptance testing and delivery.
• Work closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and Systems engineers to solve integration problems on test systems.
• Receive technical and personal development support from recognized 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 aspect 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, from requirements to 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.
• Experience with Siemens Xpedition or similar ECAD tools.

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Life at Leonardo:

• Flexible working hours with hybrid options.
• Company-funded benefits including private healthcare, dental, workplace ISA, and more.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Employee wellbeing programs and diversity initiatives.
• Access to online courses, gym discounts, cycle schemes, and referral rewards.