Electronic Solutions Engineer

Job Description:

Do you want to collaborate in delivering equipment to protect the UK Armed Forces from IEDs?

Due to the continued growth of the business area, we are looking for an Electronics Solutions Engineer to join our Mission Systems team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop state of the art solutions for Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) programmes – providing systems that improve the safety of personnel against threats such as Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) or similar in Civilian or Military environments. These systems are utilised on a variety of target platforms with the opportunity to work closely with both partners and end users.

What you will do

• The role of an Electronics Engineer (RF focused) within the Electronics Team to feed in to Digital and RF Systems and Sub-Systems.

  The Electronics Team have the following key responsibilities:

• RF Block Analysis (i.e. TX Power, RX sensitivity, Filter performance etc.)
• EME Threat Analysis (i.e. Threat power allocation, Technique assessments etc.)
• Technical support to the down selection of RF Transceiver and VPX Processor Sub-Systems, including OpenVPX cards.
• Technical support to Fibre and Copper Ethernet Networking (up to 100Gbps), secure storage and safety electronics designs.
• Prototype Testing of VPX cards (RF Performance, Capability in SWaP constraints, proof of concept etc.)
• Integration and Verification of System and Sub-System
• Support to Qualification (including EMC), Production and Delivery activities

What we need from you

What you really must have:

• Essential Skills:

• Experience designing RF Systems
• Experience defining and analysing RF budgets
• Experience developing specifications for RF elements
• Experience conducting radiated hazard assessments
• Experience designing electronic systems through entire lifecycle
• Experience designing to meet DEF STAN 59-411
• Awareness of DEF STAN 61-005

Desirable Skills:

Domain experience in EW and ECM Awareness of Land CEMA architecture and open standards Awareness of SALTWORKS Awareness of OpenVPX Awareness of OpenCPI

You must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance and will require access to caveated information such as UK eyes only.

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 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.

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 - Basildon

Additional Locations:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid