💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Electronics Engineer

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Leonardo
📍 newcastle upon tyne, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
newcastle upon tyne, United-Kingdom
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Posted
May 23, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Overview

We have an opportunity for a skilled Lead Electronics Engineer to join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) team based in Edinburgh. You will be responsible for the electronics development of a key array subsystem within the Team Tempest demonstrator Mult‑Function Antenna. This UK‑only project is a key part of the overall GCAP programme and will be part of the flight trials programme on Leonardo’s 757 trials aircraft, Excalibur. This is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to play a fundamental role in a defence programme of critical national importance and to shape the future of Combat Air capability in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

The role is varied but focuses on the design, integration and testing of the radar array subsystem and several inter‑connected multi‑layer printed circuit board assemblies. As a Lead Electronics Engineer, you will:

  • Develop high‑quality, robust electronics designs.
  • Create and maintain det...