Senior Hardware Engineer

Luton, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

Job Description

Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer that would like to aid in the delivery of high-performance digital hardware that forms part of our self-protection systems and is installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms? If so, keep reading!

We are recruiting for Electronics Hardware Engineers to be part of various teams within the EW sector to support our next generation electronic platforms.

You will experience the full engineering lifecycle within Leonardo assisting with requirement and architecture definition and maturation, the design of new novel PCB level electronics and work with the wider project team to support integration and qualification of product.

What You Will Do

• Designing high speed digital Printed Circuit Boards that utilise the latest FPGA, Microprocessor and high speed interconnect technologies
• Supporting Engineers in developing requirements and architectures
• Supporting the integration of hardware, firmware and software within your project
• Supporting throughout the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis; through design, and unit test; to integrating hardware with the target system; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to customer
• Fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management, and providing plans and progress reports
• Working within a multi-disciplined team of engineers to resolve technical issues
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• You will have either a HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Systems based) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
• Knowledge of the stages required for an engineering development lifecycle
• Familiarity with circuit design (schematic capture) layout and simulation design tools
• Practical experience of Hardware, Firmware & Software Integration of Microprocessor Based designs
• Practical experience of debugging, testing and verifying new designs
• A methodical approach to the full hardware design lifecycle, working to a structured hardware process
• Ability to schedule work and manage time in keeping with project timescales and budgets
• Ability to attend the Luton or Bristol sites regularly for testing and integration activities where required.
  
  

It would be good if you had some of the following

• A wish to grow your experience in the many fields of electronics such as analogue electronics, power supplies and Digital communications
• Experience of fast interfaces used in Electronics
• Experience in FPGAs, Micro-processors, Memory and other High speed digital technologies.
  
  

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 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 belo
  
  

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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid