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Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

LeonardoCity of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
27 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Client : Leonardo

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category : Other

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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 primarily aims 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 : requirements analysis, concept development, design, build, test, system integration, acceptance testing, and delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and Systems engineers to solve integration problems on test systems.
  • Receive technical and personal development support from 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 area 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 : requirements, 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.
  • You are familiar with Siemens Xpedition or similar ECAD tools.

    • Security Clearance : UK Security Vetting Levels

    Life at Leonardo :

    Leonardo offers a funded benefits package, commitment to learning, flexible working hours, private healthcare, dental schemes, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, and training opportunities including over 4000 online courses via Coursera. Employees can also participate in referral and bonus schemes.

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