An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Power Engineer to join the Power Supply Unit (PSU) Core Delivery Team (CDT) in Edinburgh. The Team provides expert advice, guidance, design and governance throughout the full life-cycle of all projects on site for matters pertaining to Power.
Leonardo is a world-class defence technology company in the heart of Edinburgh. We create cutting edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, as well as Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems.
As an experienced PSU design engineer, your primary role is to lay the groundwork for the future power systems we require in the near and far term.
The role requires the ability for general oversight of several projects, acting as a technical and managerial buffer between the Engineering, Project and PSU CDT Management Teams.
You will:
Providing technical and managerial support to the Engineering, Project and PSU CDT management teams
Supporting the Power CDT for full range of power system tests including prototyping, design verification and production support.
Review of System Requirements and partitioning into Power System Requirements. Sub-partitioning into SRI Requirements
Creation and review of documentation such as outsource procurement specifications, statement of work, circuit & system simulations and associated white papers, test reports, test plans
Working closely with other CDTs and the Design for EMC Team to create earth & grounding diagrams, EMC plans and design stage review material.
Provide design and domain knowledge support to Projects, CDTs, Suppliers, Workshare Partners and Customers.
Provide support to other members of the CDT, including schematic capture, component selection and de-rating and simulation of power supply circuitry.
PSU Topology Analysis
PSU System Modelling
Review of current and emerging energy storage materials and emerging energy conservation techniques.
Requirements
ACDC and or DCDC switched mode power supply design.
Control and interface circuitry
Experience with Mentor Graphics and ideally you will be familiar with a recognised schematic and simulation toolset like Simetrix, LT Spice and Matlab
Fault diagnosis to component level
Electrical safety
Security Clearance
Why join us
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 : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships an
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description:
Salary: Lead: £59,400 to £84,955
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardocompany · United Kingdom