Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Management Edinburgh)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global high-tech company is seeking a Senior Test Equipment Engineer to enhance their team in Edinburgh's Electronics Division. This role involves laboratory management, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting teams in maintenance and coordination of lab activities. Ideal candidates will possess an HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering, experience in complex electronic systems, and effective communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free mental health support

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Flexible hours with hybrid working options

Financial reward through referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience with managing General Risk Assessments.
• Ability to support HSE matters.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Labs comply with company lab procedures.
• Support the Edinburgh Site Lab Manager.
• Manage and report on Laboratory Labour budget.

Skills

Experience with fault finding complex electronic systems

Experience with mixed technologies test equipment

Knowledge of PC hardware architectures

Experience in a Lab environment

Education

HNC / HND in Electronic Engineering or related subject

Tools

PC troubleshooting software

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Management Edinburgh). 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 7,000 are based in the UK.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra‑red countermeasure systems.

We are looking to recruit an experienced engineer to enhance our team. You will be joining Leonardo’s Electronics Division and will provide Engineering Lab support to the Support and Services Solutions (CS3) business unit and the Product Support Group (PSG).

What you’ll do

The role of Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Manager) within Test Systems Engineering is key to delivering effective Engineering Lab management and support services to the various users of the labs across the Edinburgh site.

You will report directly into the Edinburgh Site Lab Manager.

The role is split into two precise roles that of Lab manager and Deputy Site manager, ensuring all Labs are compliant with the Company Lab procedure "Role Description for Laboratory managers, Laboratory Contacts and Test Equipment Co‑ordinators".

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Manager:

• Create, manage and approve General Risk Assessment
• The role involves supporting a team of engineers ensuring that calibration, repair, maintenance and safety testing activities are completed in a manner that maximises availability of the equipment in the Engineering Labs.
• You will be a good communicator both directly within your team and with all major stakeholders. A close working relationship should be developed with external partners and suppliers resulting in effective asset management. The ability to prioritise and balance workload within the team is required.

Deputy Site Laboratory Manager (Edinburgh Site):

• Manage and approve General Risk Assessment
• Insure all Edinburgh Lab Managers adherence to "Role Description for Laboratory managers, Laboratory Contacts and Test Equipment Co‑ordinators" procedure.
• Support the Edinburgh Site Lead Laboratory manager.
• Host the bi‑weekly Lab Manager Meeting in conjunction with the site HSE department.
• Manage, monitor and report on Laboratory Labour and Materiel budget

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for:

• Taking part in the Laboratory Managers’ meetings as a means of continuing development and sharing experiences for mutual benefit.
• The development of deputies.
• Maintaining the area as a safe and healthy environment that is compliant with all health and safety requirements and for ensuring that everything reasonably practicable is done to prevent personal injury or risk to health

What you’ll bring

We really need you to have experience in the following:

An HNC / HND qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related subject with experience in fault finding complex electronic systems and PC controllers combined with an ability to support on HSE matters relating to the Labs.

A range of skills will be required in this role. Experience of mixed technologies test equipment is required and knowledge of a wide range of computer PC hardware architectures and PC troubleshooting techniques will be required. Ideally have working experience in a Production Hall or Lab environment with experience of the maintenance requirements of general purpose and special‑to‑type test equipment.

A close working relationship will be required with HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) Team, IPT’s (Integrated Project Team’s) and Equipment Operators to provide effective maintenance and successful closure of technical issues.

If you have the following skills in addition to the above, you will really stand out:

A reasonable understanding of basic Software, e.g. Word, Excel, etc. and maintenance/calibration software packages.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website

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

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Onsite