Senior/Principal Photonics Engineer

Leonardo Aley Green, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description Would you like to help us deliver innovative Photonics designs that form part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land, and naval platforms?
We have exciting opportunities for talented and proactive Photonics Engineers. Whether you're near the beginning of your career or have a wealth of experience, we have a place for you at Leonardo. Depending on the role you take, you may be able to carry out some of your work from home (Custom or Hybrid working).
What You Will Do As a Senior/Principal Photonics Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs and help form the complex electronic systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements. The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to product development. This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.
What We Need From You You should have experience in most of the below:
Design techniques using one or more of VPI, Ansys, Synopsys, or similar simulation tools.
Physical realization of Photonics circuits or spread benches.
Derivation of and reporting against design requirements.
A structured approach to design.
Photonics test methods and equipment, including laser safety.
Ability to de-bug failing hardware or test equipment.
Interfacing with customers, sub-contractors, or in-company stakeholders.
Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance, please visit: UK Security Vetting Levels
It Would Be Nice If You Had Experience within the defence industry.
An HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics), or extensive skills and experience gained through work.
Applications are also sought from students completing their PhDs and seeking their first industry employment.
Experience In Some Of Development of Photonic elements such as Modulators, Photo-detection, or Laser Arrays.
Photonic integrated Circuit (PiC) Design.
System in Package (SiP) Design.
RF over Fibre.
RF / Microwave components e.g., Low Noise Amplifiers, Trans-impedance amplifiers.
RF Chain Analysis.
Model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink.
Automating test equipment using Labview.
Assisting early careers engineers.
Life at Leonardo With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities.
Flexible Working: Hybrid options and flexible hours. Part-time opportunities available.
Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days annually.
Pension: Up to 15% employer contribution.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, diversity and inclusion networks.
Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
Bonus Scheme: Available at management level and below.
For a full list of benefits, visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company specializing in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, headquartered in Italy with over 45,000 employees worldwide, including 8,000 in the UK.
We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and accessible environment where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and belong.
Location Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type & Working Arrangement Hybrid Working
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industry Defense and Space Manufacturing

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