Senior/Principal Photonics Engineer

Leonardo SpA; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo SpA is seeking talented Photonics Engineers, whether early in their careers or seasoned professionals. The Senior/Principal Photonics Engineer will utilize world-class facilities to develop designs and enhance complex electronic systems in a dynamic hybrid working environment. Opportunities for growth abound with a robust company-funded benefits package, flexible hours, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company-funded flexible benefits package

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Award-winning pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Discounted Gym membership

Access to 4000+ online courses

Referral Incentive rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in photonic design and product development.
• Eligible for full security clearance.
• Experience with photonic elements and integrated circuits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs and develop complex electronic systems.
• Conduct technical reviews across the UK or abroad.
• Debug failing hardware and test equipment.

Skills

Design techniques

Photonic test methods

Problem solving

Customer interfacing

Education

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics)

Tools

VPI

Ansys

Synopsys

Matlab

Simulink

Labview

Job description

Would you like to help us deliver innovative Photonics designs that form part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land, and naval platforms?

We have exciting opportunities for talented and proactive Photonics Engineers. Whether you're near the beginning of your career or have a wealth of experience, we have a place for you at Leonardo. Depending on the role you take, you may be able to carry out some of your work from home (Custom or Hybrid working).

What you will do

As a Senior/Principal Photonics Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs and help form complex electronic systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements.

The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to product development. This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What we need from you

You should have experience in most of the below

• Design techniques using one or more of VPI, Ansys, Synopsys, or similar simulation tools.
• Physical realization of Photonics circuits or spread benches.
• Derivation of and reporting against design requirements.
• A structured approach to design.
• Photonic test methods and equipment, including laser safety.
• Ability to de-bug failing hardware or test equipment.
• Interfacing with customers, sub-contractors, or in-company stakeholders.

Security Clearance

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

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience within the defence industry.
• An HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics), or extensive skills and experience gained through your work.
• Applications are also sought from students completing their PhDs and seeking their first employment in industry.

Experience in some of:

• Development of Photonic elements such as Modulators, Photo-detection, or Laser Arrays.
• Photonic integrated Circuit (PiC) Design.
• System in Package (SiP) Design.
• RF over Fibre.
• RF / Microwave components e.g., Low Noise Amplifiers, Trans-impedance amplifiers.
• RF Chain Analysis.
• Model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink.
• Automating test equipment using Labview.
• Assisting early careers engineers.

Life at Leonardo

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

• 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, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups promoting diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, and Ethnicity).
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and a key player in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, including 8,000 based at 8 UK sites.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation. We strive to offer a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and belong.

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid