Test Technician​/Engineer; Nightshift

Production Test Engineer – Edinburgh – operations team. Permanent night shift vacancy. Two shift patterns:
Monday to Thursday night shift (37 hours, 9.25 hour shifts, 30% shift premium) and night shift (42 hours, 10.5 hour shifts, 40% shift premium). 4 on 4 off and basic salary apply.

• Test and fault diagnosis of complex system‑level products and associated sub‑assemblies in a high‑technology aerospace and defence manufacturing environment.
• Carry out fault diagnosis to component level.
• Identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect to test equipment, test methods and test documentation.
• Interpret and adhere to test specifications, technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Electrical safety testing, product acceptance testing, vibration and thermal testing, RF testing.
• Maintain effective and proactive communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions.
• Ensure standard handover procedures and effective communication over all products.
• Responsibility for designated 5s areas, completed in line with daily/weekly/monthly sign‑off sheets.
• Work closely with Systems and Electronics engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems.
• Opportunity to contribute towards investigation and analysis of leading‑edge development methodologies and influence the future path of development within Leonardo.

• HND or above in system, electrical or RF engineering.
• Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals and how they work.
• Strong understanding of measurement and test principles and equipment.
• Understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level is an advantage.
• Experience with focusing cameras/optics and their effect at system level.
• Knowledge of safety precautions required when integrating or aligning electro‑mechanical devices.
• Applying statistical process control (SPC) for fault and trend diagnosis within a production environment.
• Experience working in clean rooms and understanding the importance of cleanroom conditions to product quality.

This list is not exhaustive. A good attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional security controls may apply, including National Security Vetting (NSV) such as The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information see

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Benefit from an 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.
• Eligible for bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme: receive a financial reward for referring a friend.
• Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: flexible hours with hybrid working options. Part‑time opportunities may be possible.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 across 9 UK sites. Our employees are part of a team that shapes innovation, advances technology and enhances global safety. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace and celebrate diversity.

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Location:

GB – Edinburgh. Contract Type:
Permanent. Hybrid Working:
Onsite.