Test Equipment Technician

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in Aerospace and Defence is seeking a Test Equipment Technician based in Edinburgh. This role focuses on providing crucial engineering support within the Electronics Division, ensuring optimal functionality of test systems through maintenance and calibration. The successful candidate will communicate effectively within teams and external partners while focusing on cost management and equipment availability.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Mental health support

Flexible working hours

Bonus scheme

Free online courses

Referral reward

Flexible benefits package

Generous leave

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining general purpose and special-to-type test equipment.
• Familiar with basic P.S.U. & Electronic Circuitry.
• Understanding of TTL / CMOS Logic circuits.

Responsibilities

• Manage calibration, repair, maintenance, and safety testing.
• Engage in asset management with external partners.
• Support production meetings and report on activities.

Skills

Troubleshoot RF test equipment

Fault finding complex electronic systems

PC troubleshooting techniques

Accurate Measurement

Education

HNC / HND in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Test Equipment Technician. 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 Technician to enhance our team. You will be joining Leonardo’s Electronics Division and will provide engineering support to the Support and Services Solutions (CS3) business unit and the Product Support Group (PSG).

What you’ll bring

The role of Test Equipment Technician within Test Systems Engineering is key to delivering an effective support service to the various users of Test Equipment across the Edinburgh site. The role involves joining 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 Production Halls and Engineering Labs. The business areas of PSG Test Equipment support under your control are Laser, Radar, MEG, Mechanical Calibration activities and CS3.

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. An awareness of the activities that drive cost will be an important element of the role. This will involve optimising the periodicity of calibration and maintenance operations, identification and elimination of pattern faults to drive down repair costs and reviewing working procedures for quality and consistency. You will support production meetings, providing updates on PSG activities both WIP and pending that may or will have, reporting on PSG related activities and it affects Test Station down time.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

An HNC / HND qualified in Electronic Engineering with experience in fault finding complex electronic systems and PC controllers. An understanding and experience of Accurate Measurement, Calibration & Metrology, would be advantageous but not essential.

A range of skills will be required in this role. Experience of mixed technologies test equipment is required especially the ability to troubleshoot RF test equipment 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 environments with experience of the maintenance requirements of general purpose and special-to-type test equipment. Planned preventive scheduled activities and supporting calibration events will be a main part of the role.

A close working relationship will be required with Test Equipment Design Authorities, Manufacturing Hall Supervisors and Equipment Operators to provide effective maintenance and successful closure of technical issues

A knowledge of and be familiar with basic P.S.U. & Electronic Circuitry, TTL / CMOS Logic circuits, Pulse & Signal Generators, Analogue & Digital Oscilloscope’s and Digital Multimeters. Have knowledge of DOS and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.

A reasonable understanding of basic Software, e.g. Word, Excel, etc. and possibly H.P. Basic (though not essential) would be of use.

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.

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:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Onsite