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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.\nAdvanced 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.\nThe 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.\nAs a Senior or Principal Production Support Electronic Engineer you will:\nAnalyse and diagnose electronics failures on our laser products, identifying root cause and recommending corrective action.\n\nManage escalation of critical pattern faults to ensure timely resolution.\n\nLiaise with design teams and other engineering disciplines to resolve complex issues that require cross-functional input.\n\nProvide detailed reports to management and customers on problem resolution efforts.\n\nManage any emerging component obsolescence issues.\n\nWork alongside our supply chain to ensure smooth transition to rate production for new laser products (NPI).\n\nLiaise with supply chain to support them in resolving emerging circuit board production issues.\n\nEnsure that our supply chain have robust and effective board-level test solutions.\n\nProvide feedback on product manufacturability, testability and cost reduction and other potential improvements based on field data.\n\nYou will receive technical and personal developmental support from recognised industry experts in the fields on electro-optics and defence avionics.\n\nTraining 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.\n\nWhat you’ll bring\nWe are looking for engineers who are pragmatic, technically curious and comfortable working close to the product. You will bring:\nA degree, HND/HNC or equivalent experience in Electronics, Hardware Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.\n\nGood understanding of electronic circuits, and awareness of PCB manufacturing processes.\n\nStrong diagnostic and fault-finding skills and de-bugging of analogue, digital and power circuits.\n\nGood practical laboratory skills, including operation of standard electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies).\n\nStrong team-working and interpersonal skills are essential.\n\nThe ability to make sound engineering judgements in a timely manner.\n\nA practical understanding of complex hardware products, production test, design verification or product sustainment.\n\nGood communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams.\n\nA proactive, self-starting approach and the tenacity to drive problems through to resolution.\n\nIt would be nice if you had\nExperience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:\nExperience with any of the following technologies: Military Avionics, Electro-Optics, Lasers, Power Electronics.\n\nFamiliarity or experience with FRACAS, RCCA, Five Why’s, FMEA.\n\nKnowledge of electronics manufacturing standards, e.g. IPC-A-610.\n\nKnowledge of product configuration management tools.\n\nAwareness of electronic manufacturing processes.\n\nExperience with Siemens Xpedition, or similar ECAD toolsets.\n\nAutomatic test equipment, production test systems, diagnostics or test coverage improvement.\n\nThis 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.\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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