Senior/Principal Digital PCA Development Engineer

Job Description

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior or Principal Digital Printed Circuit Assembly (PCA) Development Engineer at various levels to join Leonardo in Edinburgh (or Newcastle with travel to the Edinburgh office during hardware testing stages). We are a world-class defence technology company. We develop cutting-edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon and SAAB Gripen fighter jets, as well as Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems. We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team.

What you’ll do as a Digital PCA Development Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for you as an experienced engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge into our working environment. Familiarity with the Leonardo hardware design review process and Team Centre Unify configuration management tool would be preferable. You will
• Supporting the hardware lifecycle of a design, through the design review process, design verification testing and unit test of a range of PCAs within a radar system
• Knowledge of high-speed digital Printed Circuit Boards that utilise the latest FPGA, microprocessor and high-speed interconnect technologies
• Producing design review packs for each stage of the PCA design
• Pursuing the PCAs through the configuration management tool
• Carrying our design verification testing (and recording outcomes) of each PCA
• Fully documenting and recording your work products; keeping them under configuration management, and providing plans and progress reports

What We Need From You

Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK. 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 below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit

Http //www.uk.leonardocompany.com/people-careers/people/company-benefits

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

United Kingdom
England
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