Job Description:
Salary: £45, 200 to £61,950
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.
Your impact
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Power Engineer to join our Power Supply Unit (PSU) Core Delivery Team in Edinburgh — the group that provides the expertise, direction and technical authority behind every power‑related system on site.
At Leonardo, we’re proud to design and build world‑class defence technology in the heart of Edinburgh. From cutting‑edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon to advanced Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems, our work shapes the future of airborne capability. As our projects grow, so does our need for talented, motivated engineers to help drive the next generation of innovation.
As an experienced PSU design engineer, you’ll help define the power systems of tomorrow. You’ll explore new PSU topologies and emerging technologies in energy storage and conservation, laying the foundations for solutions we’ll rely on in the years ahead. You’ll also support a variety of power‑focused challenges across ongoing programmes, stepping into live issues with a broad understanding of modern power techniques and a readiness to solve complex problems.
This is your chance to influence the future of power engineering at Leonardo — and help shape some of the most advanced defence systems in the world.
You will:
Report directly to a CDT Lead Engineer, participating in a wide scope of PSU and system topologies, power system analysis, power system design.
Provide technical support to the Engineering, Project and PSU CDT Management Teams
Support the Power CDT for full range of power system tests including prototyping, design verification and production support.
Create and review documentation such as circuit & system simulations and associated white papers, test reports, test plans
Work closely with other CDTs and the Design for EMC Team to create earth and grounding diagrams, EMC plans and design stage review material.
Provide design and domain knowledge support to projects, CDTs, suppliers, workshare partners and customers.
Review of System and Sub-System Requirements
Provide support to other members of the CDT, including schematic capture, component selection and derating and simulation of power supply circuitry.
PSU topology analysis
PSU system modelling
Review of current and emerging energy storage materials and energy conservation techniques.
What you’ll bring
In order to be considered for this role you will have previous experience in the design, manufacture, test, integration of PSUs and or power systems. Ideally you will possess a minimum of HND in Engineering or Systems or related technical discipline. You will ideally have knowledge in the following areas;
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 toolsets like Simetrix, LT Spice and Matlab
Fault diagnosis to component level
Electrical safety
Measurement and instrumentation systems
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: 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 - Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
