Job Description:

Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer that would like to deliver the high performance digital hardware that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms?

What you will do

The successful (Principal/Lead) Hardware Engineer will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver electronic hardware for complex electronic systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.

The scope of work will involve technical problem solving along with hardware design and product development

 Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What we need from you

Mixed signal ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoC based design for high performance signal processing, communications and control. AC/DC Power Conversion.

Requirements definition, analysis, architecture development

PCB design, component engineering,

Design verification & qualification testing, test & debugging, production support.

VPX system design,

Experience of fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESDC,

Industry standard Design tools

A structured approach to electronic design,

Electronics test methods and equipment

You will have either a HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work. 

Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance with access to UK Eyes Only and ITAR export control information.

Security Clearance

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Experience within the defence industry

Model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools,

Mentor design tools,

Life at Leonardo

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

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, option to buy/sell leave and to 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 to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)

Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below