Lead Power Electronics Engineer in Midlothian

Job Description: Salary: Lead: £59,400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. 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. Your impact An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Power Engineer to join the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Core Delivery Team (CDT) in Edinburgh. The Team provides expert advice, guidance, design and governance throughout the full life-cycle of all projects on site for matters pertaining to Power. Leonardo is a world-class defence technology company in the heart of Edinburgh. We create cutting edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems. As an experienced PSU design engineer, your primary role is to lay the groundwork for the future power systems we require in the near and far term. The role requires the ability for general oversight of several projects, acting as a technical and managerial buffer between the Engineering, Project and PSU CDT Management Teams. You will: Report directly to the CDT Chief Engineer, covering the wide scope of PSU and system topologies, power system analysis, power system design and partitioning of requirements into Line Replaceable Items (LRIs), Shop-Replaceable Items (SRIs) and SubShop-Replaceable Items (SSRIs). A clear and methodical work ethic is necessary when ‘fire fighting’ tasks emerge. Your role will cover : Providing technical and managerial support to the Engineering, Project and PSU CDT management teams Supporting the Power CDT for full range of power system tests including prototyping, design verification and production support. Review of System Requirements and partitioning into Power System Requirements. Sub-partitioning into SRI Requirements Creation and review of documentation such as outsource procurement specifications, statement of work, circuit ACDC and or DCDC switched mode power supply design. Control and interface circuitry Experience with Mentor Graphics and ideally you will be familiar with a recognised schematic and simulation toolset like Simetrix, LT Spice and Matlab Fault diagnosis to component level Electrical safety 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: 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 well being, 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