Analogue Hardware Engineer

Job Description:
The Opportunity
Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions.
Leonardo Southampton has a strong heritage in Infrared Detectors since the 1950s. Designed and built in the UK, Leonardo's Detectors and thermal imaging sensors play a crucial role in providing visibility and situational awareness, no matter what the environmental conditions.
Due to significant demand for product development in this area, we are looking for an Analogue Electronics Engineer to contribute to the development of products and their associated test solutions.
This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation.
This role would suit either an early careers engineer looking to further enhance their skills in an interesting and technically challenging industry, or a more experienced engineer looking to expand their skillset and work on high performance products.
What you will do
You will work on a mixture of product development and supporting test hardware. This includes requirement capture, schematic capture and PCB Layout, circuit simulation, driving the design review process and collaborating with other engineering functions and manufacturing. You will also be responsible for devising and implementing all necessary design verification tests and supporting documentation required to allow your new designs to transition into production. It will be necessary to work with specialist technologies relating to Infrared Detectors, including electro-optic test benches, black bodies and lasers.
What we are looking for
Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics) with preferably some specialisation in electronic techniques.
• Analogue circuit design experience
• Experience of PCB development tools and process
• Experience of DFx (designing for cost, test and manufacturability)
• Experience in System level and sub-system integration and debug.
• Electro-Optics experience beneficial
• Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink would be beneficial.
• Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
• Present robust engineering solutions at design and peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of specifications, designs and reports.
• Undertake project tasks covered by a statement of work, detailing input, processes and output together with cost/timescale constraints to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Able to complete work with minimal supervision.

It would be nice if you had:

• Knowledge of device drivers and communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, USB, Camera Link).
• Experience of hardware design using FPGA components
• Experience in designing with video bandwidth op-amps for low noise applications and Analogue to Digital converters
• Experience in undertaking component selection and de-rating analysis
• Ability to work to recognised standards, such as MIL-STD and IPC-610 specifications
• Practical soldering/workshop skills

You must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance
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 (GBP500 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

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.
Primary Location:
GB - Southampton
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid