This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to a 12 month coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role. This role is open to anyone with the required skills and training.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Are you interested in repairing & supporting test equipment for some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of supporting test equipment for projects such as the Eurofighter Typhoon jet, then Leonardo would like to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit an experienced senior test equipment engineer to enhance our team. You will be joining Leonardo’s Electronics Division and will provide engineering support to the Product Support Group (PSG). You will help us continue our industry leading contribution to projects in our Radar, Advanced Targeting and Surveillance teams.

For more information on Leonardo’s world first radar testing breakthrough have a look here : https://uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/world-first-radar-test-breakthrough

If you would like to read about our contribution to the Eurofighter – have a look here: https://uk.leonardo.com/en/innovation/typhoon

To find out more about one of our Surveillance projects, Seaspray, have a look here – https://uk.leonardo.com/en/news-and-stories-detail/-/detail/seaspray-surveilling-the-seas

What you’ll do as an Electronics Engineering Returner in Test.

• Delivering an effective support service to the various users of Test Equipment across the Edinburgh site.
• Ensuring that calibration, repair, maintenance and safety testing activities are completed in a manner that maximises availability of the equipment in the Production Halls and Engineering Labs.
• You will be a good communicator both directly within your team and with all major stakeholders. A close working relationship should be developed with external partners and suppliers resulting in effective asset management.
• The ability to prioritise and balance workload within the team is required. An awareness of the activities that drive cost will be an important element of the role.  This will involve optimising the periodicity of calibration and maintenance operations, identification and elimination of pattern faults to drive down repair costs and reviewing working procedures for quality and consistency.
• You will support production meetings, providing updates on PSG activities both WIP and pending that may or will have, reporting on PSG related activities and it affects Test Station down time.

What we need from you:

• An HNC / HND qualified in Electronic Engineering and / or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in fault finding electronic systems and PC controllers.
• A range of skills will be required in this role. Experience of mixed technologies test equipment is required especially the ability to troubleshoot RF test equipment and knowledge of a wide range of computer PC hardware architectures and PC troubleshooting techniques will be required.
• Strong knowledge on how to install and configure windows operating systems, install or upgrade windows drivers and PC data recovery.
• A close working relationship will be required with Test Equipment Design Authorities, Manufacturing Hall Supervisors and Equipment Operators to provide effective maintenance and successful closure of technical issues
• A knowledge of and be familiar with basic P.S.U. & Electronic Circuitry, TTL / CMOS Logic circuits, Pulse & Signal Generators, Analogue & Digital Oscilloscope’s and Digital Multimeters.
• Have knowledge of DOS and all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems from Windows 3 through to Windows 11.
• Extensive knowledge of a wide range of computer PC hardware architectures and PC troubleshooting techniques, including data recovery from failing storage media.
• A reasonable understanding of basic Software, e.g. Word, Excel, etc. and possibly H.P. Basic (though not essential) would be of use.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Location:

• Edinburgh

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)