Digital Engineers - All Levels

Overview

Leonardo is seeking Digital Engineers at various levels to join our hardware engineering teams across the UK. Based in any of our eight offices, you will contribute to the development, manufacture and testing of cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) systems within a range of product lines, with a focus on defence technology.

What You’ll Do

• Design high speed digital PCBs that utilise the latest FPGA, microprocessor and high-speed interconnect technologies
• Support the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through design, unit testing, integration with the target system, and acceptance testing
• Fully document and record work products, keep them under configuration management, and provide plans and progress reports
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical and Software Engineers to develop sub-system digital electronic architectures that extend product range, capability and performance with minimal Size, Weight and Power (SWaP)
• Develop new electronics through the full design lifecycle from concepting and technology maturation to prototyping, main product design, build, test and system integration, and delivery to the customer
• Analyse system-level requirements documents and apply them to hardware designs
• Visualise the wider system context alongside detailed digital architectures and solve complex technical challenges
• Develop digital electronics including digital/DSP, firmware, and mixed-signal work

Qualifications

• Qualifications first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Experience with analysing system level requirements documents and applying them to hardware designs
• Experience in developing novel digital electronics, including digital/DSP, firmware, and mixed-signal

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why Join Us

Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports wellbeing, career development and work–life balance.

• Time to Recharge — generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year
• Secure your Future — pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Your Wellbeing Matters — mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
• Rewarding Performance — bonuses for employees at management level and below
• Never Stop Learning — access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
• Refer a Friend — financial reward through referral program
• Tailored Perks — flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
• Flexible Working — hybrid options; part-time possibilities may be discussed

Location & Employment Type

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Computer and Network Security

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