Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The opportunity
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Engineer to join the GCAP development team at Leonardo, based in Edinburgh or Newcastle. GCAP is an exciting new project designing a radar sensor. You will work within a multidisciplinary team across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture to delivery. This is a great opportunity to join a growing program and a skilled team.
What you’ll do as a Principal High-Speed Digital Electronics Engineer
* Design high-speed digital printed circuit boards utilizing FPGA, microprocessor, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
* Support the hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis, design, testing, integration, to acceptance and delivery.
* Document work products, manage configuration, and provide progress reports.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex system integration problems.
What We Need From You
* Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
* Experience analyzing system requirements and applying them to hardware design.
* Schematic capture experience.
* Design of high-speed serial communication links and knowledge of protocols.
* Hands-on hardware, firmware, and software integration experience.
* Structured approach to hardware design lifecycle.
* Debugging, testing, and verification skills.
* Ability to liaise with suppliers and communicate across disciplines.
* Effective time management skills.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance, typically Security Check (SC), requiring a minimum of 5 years of UK residency. For more information, visit UK Government Security Clearance Levels.
Life at Leonardo
* Flexible working hours and hybrid options.
* Company-funded benefits including healthcare, dental, pension, and more.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
* Employee assistance programs, wellbeing support, and diversity initiatives.
* Training through online courses, lifestyle discounts, and referral incentives.
For the full list of benefits, visit Leonardo Benefits.
About Leonardo
Leonardo is a global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and feel safe.
Location & Contract
Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh
Additional Location: GB - Newcastle
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid working available
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aerospace, Network Security
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