Electronic Engineers

Job Description

We are looking for a wide range of Electronic Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo.

We are a world‑class defence technology company, developing cutting‑edge radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, maritime and airborne surveillance systems and advanced targeting (working with electro‑optical systems and lasers). We invest in innovation through our own research to fuel future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you as an Engineer to bring your skill set and knowledge to a fast‑paced, dynamic and forward‑thinking working environment. To be successful you should consider yourself an expert in at least one of the areas below. If you do not consider yourself an expert yet, but have a keen interest in becoming one in the near future, we still want to hear from you.

• FPGA
• Analogue
• Digital
• RF
• Power
• Component
• Microwave
• Hardware
• Antenna
• EMC
• Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. Passionate, pragmatic problem solver.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional personnel security controls may apply (National Security Vetting, The Security Check or Developed Vetting). For more information, please visit the Leonardo security and vetting page.

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.

• Time to Recharge: generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Secure your Future: 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 below eligible for bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend: financial reward through 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: hybrid working options and flexible hours.

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

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquarters in Italy, employing over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, welcoming workplace, supporting diverse workforce. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Be part of something bigger – apply now!

GB – Newcastle

Permanent

Hybrid