Maintenance & Calibration Manufacturing Engineer

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At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance & Calibration Manufacturing Engineer - based at our Luton site. You will join the Operations sector, reporting directly to the Laboratory Management Team Leader.

This role primarily focuses on the maintenance of test equipment, with a secondary emphasis on calibration activities across the Luton site and its satellite locations.

• Collaborate with the Principal Equipment Engineer to ensure the maintenance and scheduled calibration of various Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) test equipment, and Special-to-Type Test Equipment (STTE) at Capability Green, Luton. Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required (no overnight stays).

• Physically remove faulty or soon-to-expire test equipment from racks and laboratories for servicing by our test equipment provider.

• Coordinate calibration and repair activities for project-specific test equipment.

• Support the day-to-day management of the STTE repair and engineering facility.

• Promptly report any ATE/test equipment issues to the Principal Equipment Engineer.

• Maintain accurate records of all test equipment, both on and off site, with support from Test Equipment Officers.

• Manage the Test Equipment Managed Services (TEMS) on site, including equipment movement and timely return of calibrated items.

• Assist in internal and external audits.

• Work with the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with QA policies and resolve non-conformances.

• Support laboratory stewards and test equipment coordinators, including conducting monthly audits and removing expired equipment from circulation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels.

• Solid engineering foundation, ideally with experience in mechanical and electrical systems and possibly equipment calibration.

• Familiarity with COTS test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, RF signal generators).

• Basic understanding of controller interfaces (GPIB, LAN, USB).

• Ability to perform automated self-tests and calibrations on STTE and adaptors using written instructions.

• Full UK driving licence.

• City & Guilds, OND/ONC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Right to work in the UK

• IOSH certification in safety (training can be provided).

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’s 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:

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
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  All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning
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  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
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  Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym…