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The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.\nYour impact\nWe have an opportunity for a skilled Lead Electronics Engineer to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) team to be based in our Edinburgh. You will have responsibility for the electronics development of a key array subsystem within the Team Tempest demonstrator Multi-Function Antenna. This UK-only project is a key part of the overall GCAP programme and will be part of the flight trials programme on Leonardo's 757 trials aircraft, Excalibur. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in a defence programme of critical national importance, and to shape the future of Combat Air capability in the UK.\nThe role is varied but focusses on the design, integration and test of the radar array subsystem and a number of inter-connected multi-layer printed circuit board assemblies. As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for creating high quality and robust electronics designs; for fully documenting and recording your work products; ensuring all certification processes are adhered to and documented; keeping the design under configuration management and providing plans and reports on progress.\nThe role is broad in scope and covering a wide variety of activities, from design through test and integration to certification. With a diverse mix of skills already in the team, this role can be tailored to suit the right applicant. This will be a very ‘hands-on’ role with focus on hardware prototyping, lab measurement, debugging, integration, testing and validation of the full array sub-system. As a result, this will be a hybrid working role, with approximately 60% of your working hours working in the Edinburgh office.\nWhat you’ll bring\nWith this role, your key areas of responsibility will be:\nHardware requirements management.\n\nFunctional design, verification and validation of the array subsystem.\n\nTechnical leadership of design engineers through the lifecycle.\n\nOwnership of the electronics work package activities within the array subsystem.\n\nDeveloping and completing plans for subsystem level integration and verification.\n\nContributing towards LRI integration and verification plans.\n\nProduction of material for design reviews.\n\nChairing of design reviews within the Physical Hardware Design Process.\n\nMentoring and supervision of more junior team members.\n\nWith this role, you will develop in the following areas:\nDomain Knowledge: you will apply and develop your knowledge of complex electronics systems in a fast-paced and dynamic development team.\n\nContinuous Learning: you’ll be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring, in engineering lifecycle processes, leadership, or your own personal development.\n\nTeamwork: you will work alongside like-minded professional engineers in a highly collaborative environment.\n\nLeadership: you will be responsible for the progress and delivery from a team of engineers to define and complete the complete testing, validation and verification of the array sub-system.\n\nConnections: you will be joining an expansive team of around 9,000 people at eight major sites across the UK.\n\nEngineering Heritage: you will join a team with a rich heritage in Engineering, with 100 years’ experience of pioneering development.\n\nWhat we need from you:\nDegree qualified in Electronics Engineering or related science or equivalent work experience.\n\nExpert-level proficiency in at least one aspect of electronics design, for example: analogue, mixed-signal, digital or power electronics.\n\nExpert level experience in industry standard toolsets and lab measurement techniques and methods for complex electronic systems.\n\nExperience of team leadership and work package management.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills, including the ability to coach less experienced members of the team.\n\nGood knowledge of developing electronics within a development process framework.\n\nAble to demonstrate experience in most areas of the design lifecycle from requirements definition through to implementation, integration test and delivery.\n\nWork collaboratively across functions or in a multi-function team including Mechanical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing and Layout Engineers\n\nSecurity Clearance\nThis 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\nWhy join us\nAt 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.\nTime to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.\n\nSecure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.\n\nYour 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).\n\nRewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.\n\nNever Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.\n\nRefer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.\n\nTailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.\n\nFlexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.\n\nFor a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.\nLeonardo 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.\nAt 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. 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