Do you have experience in electrical and avionics installation design?
Leonardo are looking for an Electrical Installation Designer to work at our Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil.
Working as part of a large team in the UK you will also collaborate with our Italian colleagues at our other sites, giving potential opportunities to travel. You could have the prospect of working on our aircraft for design support activities; this could be in the UK or around the world.
At Leonardo Helicopters we are responsible for the design of the complete air vehicle and working within the team you will have the ability to participate in all phases of the product design life cycle from participating in leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.
What you'll do as an Electrical Installation Designer
As part of the Electrical Installation Design Team you will be responsible for the wiring and installation of the electrical and avionics systems, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.
You will also:
Assist in the capture and decomposition of electrical installation requirements for any avionic, electrical or mission equipment
Carry out design activities required to define and integrate the wiring and harness design and installation, including harness routing definition, design and installation of avionic bays, instrument panels and electrical panels
Produce the installation and harness solution in accordance with the company standards using 3D CATIA and Wiring Design Tools
Provide input and support to the manufacturing and procurement processes and systems
and Wiring Design Tools
Requirements
A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Avionic, Electronic, Electrical Engineering) or HNC/HND/BTEC and Apprenticeship
The ability to plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs
The ability to make technical decisions based on sound engineering judgement
Knowledge and experience of electrical and avionic system installation and wiring design
Wiring and harness specifications and design methods
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulations
Advantageous in this role are:
Evidence of working in a regulated environment with knowledge of airworthiness regulations
Good understanding of the aircraft manufacturing process
Background knowledge of electrical, avionic and mission system design
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
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 and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description:
Salary: £44k to £46k
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.