Graduate Electronics Engineer

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  • Job ID 57888

Job Description

Leonardo * Basildon, Essex

  • £34,000 per year * Permanent * Full-time
    Job Description:
    Your impact

    Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.Our 12/18-month Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.During the programme, you will:Support the design and development of our world leading electro-optical, communications and information system products under the guidance of experienced Electronics Engineering Leads.Be introduced to utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, acceptance and product support.Interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and liaise closely with Engineers from all other disciplines including Mechanical, Software, Systems, Supportability and Design Integrity.Electronics Engineers design, document, build and test electronics circuits and firmware designs to go into our various systems.You might be involved in designing for mixed signal design, power supply design, DAC/ADC, FPGA, high-speed serial interfaces and video/communication processing algorithms.Engage with all of these technologies across a diverse range of products including Thermal Imaging Cameras, Vehicle Camera systems, Counter UAV systems, Precision Guidance systems and Electronic Warfare products.Develop expertise in the design of circuits, FPGAs and subsystems at various stages in the product lifecycle. This will include requirements capture, performance analysis, design, code, verification, validation and support to integration and qualification. You will gain exposure to other engineering disciplines and business areas.

    What you will bring

    All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD Acceptable degrees are:Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electronics Engineering Electronics biased degree including modules covering topics such as digital design, analogue design and signal processing Experience of using IC design and simulation tools A passion for solving complex engineering problems The drive to learn the skills required to become a professional Electronics Engineer.Security Clearance 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:

    Why join us

    At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.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: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.For a full list of our company benefits please visit:We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.Be part of something bigger – apply now!Primary Location: GB – Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid Leonardo * Apply Now

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