Test Engineer

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh is looking for a Test Engineer to support the Operations team. The role includes testing and diagnosing complex systems within a high-tech environment. Candidates should have an HND or higher in relevant engineering fields and a willingness to learn. This position offers a permanent contract with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 12 extra flexi-days per year

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Mental health support and financial advice

Bonus scheme for employees

Access to thousands of online courses

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Tailored perks and discounts

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals and how they work.
• Experience with focusing cameras/optics at system level.
• Understanding and standard safe-working practices for integrating or aligning devices.

Responsibilities

• Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products.
• RF testing and fault diagnosis to component level.
• Maintain proactive communication with Project, Quality, and Engineering functions.

Skills

Electrical motors understanding

RF and Microwave technology

Measurement and test principles

Statistical process control

Clean room experience

Education

HND or above in systems, electrical, or RF engineering

Job description

Overview

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This role is based in Edinburgh within the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, a world-leading manufacturer of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems. This position supports the future of the business by joining the Operations team and building cross-functional relationships across the IPT.

What You’ll Do / Responsibilities

• Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products and their associated sub-assemblies in a high-technology aerospace & defence manufacturing environment
• Carry out fault diagnosis to component level
• RF testing
• Identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to test equipment, test methods and test documentation
• Interpretation and adherence to test specifications
• Interpretation of technical drawings and circuit diagrams
• Electrical Safety Testing
• Product Acceptance Testing
• Vibration & Thermal testing
• Maintain effective and proactive communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions
• Ensure standard handover procedures and effective communication across all products
• Responsibility for designated 5s areas in line with daily/weekly/monthly sign-off sheets
• Work closely with Systems and Electronics engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems
• Potential to contribute towards investigation and analysis of leading-edge development methodologies and influence future development at Leonardo
• Most training delivered through on-the-job experience

What You’ll Bring / Qualifications

• HND or above in systems, electrical, or RF engineering
• Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals and how they work
• Good understanding of measurement and test principles and equipment
• Understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level is advantageous
• Experience with focusing cameras/optics and effects at system level
• Understanding and standard safe-working practices for integrating or aligning an electro-mechanical device
• Applying statistical process control (SPC) for fault/trend diagnosis within a production environment
• Experience in working in clean rooms; understanding of its importance to quality

Note: This is not an exhaustive list; we welcome applicants who may not have experience in all areas. The most important trait is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

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 Security Controls (National Security Vetting, NSV) may apply, potentially including eligibility for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For details, visit the Leonardo security and vetting page.

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 wellbeing, career development and work–life balance. Highlights include:

• Time to Recharge: up to 12 extra flexi-days per year
• Secure your Future: pension scheme with employer contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters: mental health support, financial advice, and employee networks championing inclusion and diversity
• Rewarding Performance: bonus scheme for employees at management level and below
• Never Stop Learning: access to thousands of online courses
• Refer a friend: referral reward
• Tailored Perks: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, and discounts
• Flexible working: hybrid options; discuss part-time possibilities with us

For a full list of company benefits, please visit our website.

Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type
Permanent

Hybrid Working
Onsite