Job Description Are you an experienced Hardware Engineer that would like to deliver the high performance digital hardware that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms? What You Will Do The successful (Principal/Lead) Hardware Engineer will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver electronic hardware for complex electronic systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. The scope of work will involve technical problem solving along with hardware design and product development Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews. What We Need From You What experience you really must have Mixed signal ADC/DAC, FPGA, SoC based design for high performance signal processing, communications and control. AC/DC Power Conversion. Requirements definition, analysis, architecture development PCB design, component engineering, Design verification & qualification testing, test & debugging, production support. VPX system design, Experience of fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESDC, Industry standard Design tools A structured approach to electronic design, Electronics test methods and equipment You will have either a HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work. Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance with access to UK Eyes Only and ITAR export control information. Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels It would be nice if you had Experience within the defence industry Model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools, Mentor design tools, 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 15% 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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Hybrid Working Hybrid