Senior or Principal Production Support Electronics Engineer - Lasers

Job Description:

Your impact

Do you enjoy solving complex engineering problems, getting close to the product, and seeing the direct impact of your decisions?

We are looking for an experienced Production Support Electronics Engineer to join the Electronics team in Leonardo’s Advanced Targeting Sector in Edinburgh and we are interested in applicants with a range of hardware experience levels, to be an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineers, with the level of appointment matched to your experience, technical depth and leadership capability. All of these roles are based at Leonardo’s Edinburgh site. Due to the nature of the work, the roles are expected to be primarily site-based, typically around 3 to 5 days per week working at the Edinburgh site, although this may ebb and flow depending on the tasks, investigations, test campaigns and project needs.

Advanced Targeting is an area that has a number of significant growth opportunities due to a strong pipeline of work. This position looking to fill a vacancy on the Electro-Optics Product Support Team which is responsible for new product introduction (NPI) as well as providing technical assistance and troubleshooting for our world-class laser and infra-red countermeasure products. This is not a narrow production support role. You will be involved in fault investigation, product upgrades, design changes, test improvement, qualification testing, obsolescence resolution and defect reduction. You will work closely with Operations and cross-functionally with Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Firmware and Test Engineering, as well as Supply Chain, Quality and Project Management.

The role involves diagnosing hardware issues, handling customer queries and collaborating with internal teams to maintain and improve product quality. You will work closely alongside our Quality, Design and Manufacturing groups, as well as developing close collaborative relationships with our key supply chain partners. The ideal candidate should possess solid knowledge of electronics, problem-solving skills, and experience in technical support roles.

As a Senior or Principal Production Support Electronic Engineer you will:

• Analyse and diagnose electronics failures on our laser products, identifying root cause and recommending corrective action.

• Manage escalation of critical pattern faults to ensure timely resolution.

• Liaise with design teams and other engineering disciplines to resolve complex issues that require cross-functional input.

• Provide detailed reports to management and customers on problem resolution efforts.

• Manage any emerging component obsolescence issues.

• Work alongside our supply chain to ensure smooth transition to rate production for new laser products (NPI).

• Liaise with supply chain to support them in resolving emerging circuit board production issues.

• Ensure that our supply chain have robust and effective board-level test solutions.

• Provide feedback on product manufacturability, testability and cost reduction and other potential improvements based on field data.

• You will receive technical and personal developmental support from recognised industry experts in the fields on electro-optics and defence avionics.

• Training will be delivered via a combination of on-the-job experience working alongside subject matter experts with many decades of experience, plus additional formal technical training delivered via taught courses depending on the business needs.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for engineers who are pragmatic, technically curious and comfortable working close to the product. You will bring:

• A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronics, Hardware Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.

• Good understanding of electronic circuits, and awareness of PCB manufacturing processes.

• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills and de-bugging of analogue, digital and power circuits.

• Good practical laboratory skills, including operation of standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies).

• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills are essential.

• The ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner.

• A practical understanding of complex hardware products, production test, design verification or product sustainment.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams.

• A proactive, self-starting approach and the tenacity to drive problems through to resolution.

It would be nice if you had

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Experience with any of the following technologies: Military Avionics, Electro-Optics, Lasers, Power Electronics.

• Familiarity or experience with FRACAS, RCCA, Five Why’s, FMEA.

• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing standards, e.g. IPC-A-610.

• Knowledge of product configuration management tools.

• Awareness of electronic manufacturing processes.

• Experience with Siemens Xpedition, or similar ECAD toolsets.

• Automatic test equipment, production test systems, diagnostics or test coverage improvement.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid