Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Electronics Engineers to join the electronics development team for a key programme in Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector.

Advanced Targeting is an area that has a number of significant growth opportunities due to a strong pipeline of work, and this position is primarily looking to fill a vacancy on the DragonFire system, a cutting-edge Laser Directed Energy Weapon. You will be working within a multi-disciplined delivery team with responsibility across the full Engineering Lifecycle from requirements capture to final delivery.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a highly skilled team at a time of significant growth of the DragonFire programme.

To learn more about this advanced technology, click on the links below:

https://uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/dragonfire

https://www.army-technology.com/news/dragonfire-new-declassified-images-show-uk-laser-weapon-in-action/?cf-view

- Join a team of around ten electronics engineers developing the DragonFire beam-director electronic hardware.
- Develop new DragonFire electronics through the full design lifecycle; from requirements analysis; concept development through design, build and test; to system integration; and lastly to acceptance test and delivery to the customer.
- You will work closely with Software, Firmware, Mechanical and Systems engineers to solve real integration problems on test systems.
- You will receive technical and personal developmental support from recognised industry experts in the fields on electro-optics and defence avionics.
- You will have ownership of assigned electronics work packages, planning your work and reporting progress to your team lead.
- Training will be delivered via a combination of on-the-job experience working alongside subject matter experts with many decades of experience, plus additional formal technical training delivered via taught courses depending on the business needs.

- Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or related science or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in at least one aspect of electronics design, for example: analogue, mixed-signal, digital or power electronics.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills are essential, and experience of coaching junior colleagues is very desirable.
- Knowledge of developing electronics within a development process framework.
- Experience in some areas of the design lifecycle, from requirements definition through to implementation, integration test and delivery.

- You have experience with any of the following technologies: Electro-Optics, Lasers, Camera Imaging Systems, Servo Control Systems, Power Electronics, Safety Involved Hardware.
- Experience with Siemens Xpedition, or similar ECAD toolsets.

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

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 10% 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