Lead Systems Engineer; Hardware​/Firmware

Overview

Lead Systems Engineer (Hardware/Firmware) – Leonardo, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Are you an experienced Hardware or Firmware Engineer looking to apply your skills at a systems level on a complex project?

As a Principal/Lead Systems Engineer, you will join our Eurofighter Common Radar System MkII project within the Typhoon sector. This is a highly demanding area of the business, addressing customer requirements for flexible, high-performance systems capable of performing the role of primary sensor on some of the world s most technically advanced combat aircraft.

• Liaise with other engineering specialists, capturing needs and design constraints and priorities.
• Engage with LRI stakeholders to ensure coherence and co-ordination of the system design across the physical architecture.
• Document design rationale utilising MBSE techniques, capturing solution design artefacts.
• Design and development of systems interface definitions, considering data exchange and information services.
• Design and development that influences Hardware and Firmware design and interactions.
• Write System & Subsystem-level requirements and associated test descriptions.
• Design and development related to the receipt and transmission of RF, which enables the delivery of the radar s key capabilities.
• Design and development of pulse burst execution.

• Experience in the design and capture of complex hardware, firmware (FPGA) and software interactions
• Self-motivation with a strong aptitude for problem solving and decision-making where design complexity and uncertainty is present
• Experience in writing & managing technical requirements
• Experience, or a strong interest in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) including use or understanding of the Systems Modelling Language (SysML)
• Writing and managing requirements, maintaining traceability through System & Subsystem design activities
• An understanding of the control & timing challenges of complex systems.
• Experience of Static Timing Analysis and/or Dynamic Timing Analysis within Hardware or FPGA Designs.
• Experience in the transmission and reception of RF energy in a multi-mode pulse Doppler radar is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience within High-Speed Digital and/or RF design, with prior experience of Timing design and control particularly desirable.

This 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.

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government  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 //

At 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.

• 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 Linked In 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 & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible…