Test Engineer

At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join our team. The Radarand Advanced Targetinglineof business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.

As a Test Engineer you will join our Operations team and have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the IPT to support the future of the business. You’ll work on things like theradarfor a Typhoon fighter jet,surveillance systems that are used by coast guards to save lives at sea, or involved in the testing and diagnostic analysis of 'cutting edge' avionic systems for a wide range of military aircraft.

As a Test engineer at Leonardo, you will have the opportunity to pro actively engage in activities such as:

• Test & fault diagnosis of complex system level products and their associated sub assemblies, in a high technology aerospace &defence manufacturing environment
• Carry out fault diagnosis to component level
• RF testing
• To identify and pursue solutions to shortcomings with respect totest equipment, test methods and test documentation.
• Interpretation and adherence to test specifications
• Interpretation of technical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Electrical Safety Testing
• Product Acceptance Testing
• Vibration &Thermal testing
• Maintain effective and pro-active communication with Project, Quality and Engineering functions
• To ensure standard handover procedure and effective communication is applied over all products
• Responsibility for designated5sareas to be completed inline with daily/weekly/monthly sign off sheets
• You will work closely with Systems and Electronics engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems
• You may have opportunities to contribute towards the investigation and analysis of leadingedge development methodologies and influence the future path of development within Leonardo
• Most training will be delivered through on-the-job experience

• HND or above, in system, electrical, RF engineering
• Understanding of electrical motors, gimbals and how they work
• A good understand of measurement andtest principles, and equipment.
• An understanding of RF and Microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage
• Have experience with focusing cameras/opticsand the effect this can have at system level
• Understanding and standard working practices of safety precautions required when integrating or aligning an electro mechanical device
• Applying statistical process control(SPC) for fault / trend diagnosis within a production environment
• Experience in working in clean rooms
  - Should have an understanding of working in clean rooms and the importance of this to the quality of the job

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.

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