ELI – Electric System Engineer

Leonardo; Cascina Costa; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers

Training and development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Leonardo's Electrical Systems department seeks a junior to mid-level engineer to design, verify, and support electrical power systems for helicopter platforms, including lighting, NVIS, and power distribution.

The role spans from concept through in-service operation, with responsibilities in system architecture, requirements management, test planning, and supplier coordination; hybrid work model and ongoing training accompany a commitment to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
• Skilled in electrical network modelling and Simulation tools software (Matlab, Simulink, Amesim).
• Knowledge of electrical systems components (machines, inverter, storage).
• Project management responsibilities and reporting to the head of function.
• Good English, written and spoken.
• Proactive approach, able to perform tasks with minimum oversight.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for electrical power management and distribution.
• Capture and derive requirements; validate and verify.
• Prepare technical specifications and project documentation.
• Review electrical designs and drawings.
• Present at technical design reviews.
• Prepare test documentation and conduct integration testing.
• Support aircraft trials and Electric Lab testing.
• Coordinate supplier management and bid activities.

Skills

Electrical network modelling

Proactive approach

English communication

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Amesim

Job description

Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

This Request is for the recruitment of one resource to join the Electrical Systems department.

Mission

The role has a varied scope involving design, verification & support of electrical systems, power generation and distribution systems (including lighting systems), from initial concept through to supporting flight test and in-service operations, across a range of helicopter platforms.

In addition to supporting current helicopter programs, the department has a future strategy to support the development of more/all electric rotorcraft.

The position will allow to follow entirely the project, from the initial definition till in-service performances.

The role is within the Electrical Systems team, which is a part of the Airframe Department within the Engineering Directorate.

Activities

The purpose of the role is to carry out engineering activities for electrical systems on current and future platforms.

The department is responsible for a broad range of electrical systems, as such the role has the scope for involvement with the following:

• Platform Electrical Power management: generation systems, starting systems, power conversion systems, distribution systems and batteries.
• Platform lighting requirements (emergency, internal and external) including use of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS).
• Anti Icing and Deicing Protection systems.
• Electrical integration of several airframe systems (eg: ventilation, heating, ECS, hydraulics, fuel, rescue hoist, cargo hook, flotation, pitot, intakes, engine, APU, ...)

Areas of responsibility will include :

• System architecture definition, design and analysis.
• Requirements capture, allocation, derivation, validation and verification.
• Preparation of technical specifications and other project documentation.
• Review of electrical design, including engineering drawings.
• Conduct presentations at technical design reviews.
• Preparation of test documentation and conduct integration testing.
• Participate in aircraft trials.
• Support test at the Electric Lab.
• Qualification and certification of equipment and systems.
• Technical management of internal / external suppliers.
• Supporting bid activities with future Customers.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or a related field) required. Background in electrical subjects is mandatory.
• Skilled in electrical network modelling and Simulation tools software (Matlab, Simulink, Amesim).
• Detailed knowledge and experience in areas of electrical systems, eg electrical machines, inverter, converter, electrical storage.
• Project management responsibility and reporting to the head of function. Including scheduling abilities.
• Good English, written and spoken.
• Proactive approach, able to perform the assigned tasks with minimum oversight.

Desirable

• Experience of aerospace engineering and operations.
• Experience of avionic Data Protocols (ARINC 429, AFDX, CAN BUS…).
• Experience of integration, qualification and certification of Electrical Power systems would be an advantage. Also in automotive or industrial fields.
• Experience of aerospace standards, e.g.MIL-STD-704F, RTCA/DO-160G, RTCA/DO-178C, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-311A.
• Experience of the challenges associated with unmanned systems.
• Knowledge in the development of system architectures would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools for requirements management and system modelling, e.g. IBM Rational DOORS.
• Experience of managing personal tasks on time and within budget.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the full Systems Engineering life cycle and System Safety Analysis.
• Vision and Passion on future technologies in the following Fields: Aviation, Electric and Electronic.
• Ability to communicate equally across multi-functional teams, and with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to take a proactive approach on your project, and in dealing with day to day tasks.

Seniority

Junior

Primary Location

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range

32.731,92 - 43.000

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

WHAT WE OFFER

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.

Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
• Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

How does the selection process work?

Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.

Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.

At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.