At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge electronics for next-gen Electronic Warfare systems.
- Company: Join a global leader in advanced technology with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth and mentoring opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of electronics while making a real impact in challenging environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in hardware design and a passion for high-performance electronics.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
What would you work on if you could shape the electronics at the heart of next‑generation Electronic Warfare and advanced sensing systems? Based primarily at our Luton and Bristol sites, you’ll work on mission‑critical electronics that operate in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. Hybrid working is supported, though on‑site presence (typically 3–4 days per week) may flex with programme needs.
What you will do as a Hardware Engineer working on EW and FCA programmes:
- Own and influence hardware designs across the full lifecycle — from system requirements and architecture through detailed design, test, integration and customer delivery.
- Design and develop complex, high‑performance electronics including:
- High‑speed digital and mixed‑signal PCBs
- Lead or significantly contribute to design reviews, trade studies and technical decision‑making.
- Collaborate daily within multi‑disciplinary teams spanning systems, firmware, software, RF and manufacturing.
- As experience and influence grow, engineers naturally move into Principal or Lead roles, shaping system and hardware architecture, setting technical direction and guiding design standards.
- Those at Principal / Lead level play a visible role in mentoring and developing others, influencing programme decisions and representing hardware engineering at a system level.
Proven industry experience as a Senior, Principal or Lead Hardware Engineer:
- High‑speed digital electronics
- Mixed‑signal or high‑performance analogue design
- Power electronics / low‑noise power architectures
- Strong understanding of Design for EMC/EMI in demanding environments.
- Experience integrating hardware, firmware and software into working platforms.
- Comfortable working within a structured hardware development lifecycle and configuration‑controlled environment.
- Background in automotive, medical, aerospace or high‑reliability industrial electronics.
- Experience with low‑noise analogue design, power supplies or signal integrity.
- Use of model‑driven engineering approaches.
Security Clearance: 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.
- Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- 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.
- 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. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
