Job summary

Begin your career with Leoanrdo, working on the most exciting projects within Defence!

Key skills required for this role

Electronics, FPGA, PCB Design, PCB layout, Microwave, RF, Antenna

Important

Position subject to security clearance and proof of 5 - year UK residency.

Job description

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. The Company has a significant industrial presence in four markets (Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and Poland) as well as a network of strategic partnerships across the world.

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic Lead Hardware Engineers with expertise in high performance digital hardware design to join us at Capability Green, Luton.
This vacancy may close at any time, if this role is of interest to you we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

What you will do?

Already an expert in your field, you have extensive knowledge in the areas of mixed signal ADC/DAC and FPGA based design to execute high performance signal processing, communications and control. You will get the opportunity to further develop these skills and take part in the design of exciting new products. These products form a key part of the self protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms.
This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

What we are looking for?

You should ideally have a degree (2.1 or above) in Electronic Engineering, Physics or Opto-Electronics whilst a related MSc,
PhD or EngD would be desirable but not essential.
Significant experience of the Mentor design tools suite is essential.
Having the spoken and written communication skills to express these concepts to a wider audience.
In addition to analytical skills you are equally comfortable in a test lab and have considerable practical knowledge of digital test methods and equipment,
We will support your personal development with training and help you to work towards professional accreditation if you wish.
We work in a modern, flexible environment that can accommodate your personal needs wherever possible.
Due to the nature of our work, any candidate any candidate being considered must have 5 years UK residency
In addition the candidate must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance to enable access to UK Eyes Only and ITAR export control information.

Leonardo values their people and we reward commitment with a competitive remuneration and flexible benefits package including:

• Competitive starting salary & relocation allowance (subject to eligibility)
• Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare options
• Employee discounts with selected suppliers (including gym membership)
• Discounted coffee bar & restaurants at each site
• Free on-site parking