Senior Test Equipment Engineer; Deputy Site Lab Management

Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Management Edinburgh)

Leonardo Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Management Edinburgh). 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 7,000 are based in the UK.

The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra‑red countermeasure systems. We are looking to recruit an experienced engineer to enhance our team. You will be joining Leonardo’s Electronics Division and will provide Engineering Lab support to the Support and Services Solutions (CS3) business unit and the Product Support Group (PSG).

The role of Senior Test Equipment Engineer (Deputy Site Lab Manager) within Test Systems Engineering is key to delivering effective Engineering Lab management and support services to the various users of the labs across the Edinburgh site. You will report directly into the Edinburgh Site Lab Manager. The role is split into two precise roles that of Lab manager and Deputy Site manager, ensuring all Labs are compliant with the Company Lab procedure ‘Role Description for Laboratory managers, Laboratory Contacts and Test Equipment Co‑ordinators’.

• Create, manage and approve General Risk Assessment.
• Support a team of engineers ensuring that calibration, repair, maintenance and safety testing activities are completed in a manner that maximises availability of the equipment in the Engineering Labs.
• Communicate effectively both within your team and with all major stakeholders. Develop close working relationships with external partners and suppliers to achieve effective asset management.
• Prioritise and balance workload within the team.
• Manage and approve General Risk Assessment (Deputy Site Laboratory Manager role).
• Ensure Edinburgh Lab Managers adhere to ‘Role Description for Laboratory managers, Laboratory Contacts and Test Equipment Co‑ordinators’ procedure.
• Support the Edinburgh Site Lead Laboratory manager.
• Host the bi‑weekly Lab Manager Meeting in conjunction with the site HSE department.
• Manage, monitor and report on Laboratory Labour and Materiel budget.
• Taking part in the Laboratory Managers’ meetings for continuing development and sharing experiences.
• Develop deputies.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment compliant with all health and safety requirements.

• An HNC / HND qualified in Electronic Engineering or a related subject with experience in fault finding complex electronic systems and PC controllers, and with an ability to support on HSE matters relating to the Labs.
• Experience of mixed‑technology test equipment and knowledge of a wide range of computer PC hardware architectures and PC troubleshooting techniques.
• Working experience in a Production Hall or Lab environment, including maintenance requirements of general‑purpose and special‑to‑type test equipment.
• Close working relationship with HSE, IPTs and Equipment Operators to provide effective maintenance and successful closure of technical issues.
• Reasonable understanding of basic Software such as Word, Excel, and maintenance/calibration software packages.

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, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

• 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.
• Rewarding Performance – All employees at management level and…