Job Description
The opportunity
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our Supportability team.
The Supportability function has a unique position within our business as it is involved in all the stages of a programme, from initial development, production, customer support and repairs, and eventually disposal.
This role would suit someone with a background in Electronics Design, who is looking for a new challenge. We are looking to speak to anyone with an understanding of circuit diagrams and component selection.
What You’ll Do
- Influencing design through Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability analysis.
- Modelling product reliability and generating Functional Block Diagrams.
- Creating and maintaining Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA)
- Understanding of failure detection methods including Built-In-Test (BIT)
- Advise on and develop Reliability Growth Tests and Finite Element Analyses
Working across the Radar and Advanced Targeting business areas you will be actively involved in analysing, assessing, and influencing the supportability characteristics, supportability strategy, and performance of the next generation of Leonardo products.
As a Reliability Engineer you will have the following responsibilities
- Engaging with the Integrated Project Teams to deliver Supportability Engineering work packages in areas of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability.
- Working closely with colleagues across multiple Engineering disciplines to implement reliability solutions on complex systems before they reach production.
What We Need From You
We make the best products, and we can only do that with the best people. We encourage and support every engineer to develop, own and drive ambitions and goals.
Ideally, you will have an Honours degree in engineering or a science-based discipline, and you will have worked in industry, defence, or have other relevant experience.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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 14% 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
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
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 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations
GB - Newcastle
Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid
