Leonardo

Job Description:

Here at Leonardo, Circuit Boards are central to our products. We are looking for a layout engineer to join the team doing this essential work for us.

This an excellent opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge PCB designs, across a wide variety of technologies, multi-layer analogue and highspeed digital, power and specialist comms and interfaces at ultra-high frequencies 40GHz and beyond.

What you’ll do as a PCB Layout Engineer:

You will collaborate with Hardware and RF engineers across varied projects to develop innovative PCB layouts, from import of schematics, component creation and placement. Followed by routing of highspeed power and mixed signals for thermal management and electromagnetic compatibility. Finalising the designs with accurate design documentation (Gerbers, Assembly drawings and BOMs). You will you use and develop your skills to delivering complex designs, whilst utilising the latest Siemens toolchain whilst complying with the latest defence and industry standards to meet the requirements of the project and ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.

This is unique opportunity to contribute to Leonardo, with the option to work largely remotely.

Occasional travel to the Basildon site is required.

What you’ll bring

HNC/HND or relevant degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing, although significant industrial experience, with a specialisation in PCB design, will also be considered.

Experience of:

• Creating complex multi-layer PCBs with multiple design interfaces, which may include RF, digital, FPGA, power supply and mixed signal circuitry
• An ability to read schematics and design PCBs in accordance with the design intent.
• Familiarity with high pin count parts, high-speed signal routing, differential pairs and standard interfaces, such as SMA, SMP and USB.
• ECAD library part creation.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing aspects of PCB design.
• Validating design data to ensure compliance with supplier capability
• Creating manufacturing output data packs, to company standards.
• Participating in project meetings and providing advice to electronic engineers relating to design rules for PCB tools, materials and substrate technology
• Liaising with external suppliers, PCB Assembly houses and PCB Fabricators

Candidates should be familiar with current industry-standard ECAD tools used for PCB design and layout. It is desirable that you have experience with Siemens EDA Xpedition, although toolset training will be provided.

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.

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) will apply, this includes meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

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.

• 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.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo 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 and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid