Electrical Systems Engineer

As an Electrical Systems Engineer within our Helicopter Division in Yeovil, you will be working across a broad range of electrical systems, supporting our products through their life cycle.

You will have the unique opportunity to work in the only place in UK where you can start with the customer requirements and work through sourcing the equipment to meet these requirements, onto integration into the platform through rig testing, aircraft testing and certification.

Join us to become a proactive member in a cross geographical team with the exciting prospect of travelling in the UK and abroad to support supplier activities and aircraft trials.

For internal applicants only, please note that this is a Job Family Framework level 5 (Engineering)

What you will do as an Electrical Systems Engineer:

• Design of innovative high voltage electrical system focused on Hybrid Technology


• Design of Network/Load switching and protection concepts up to 1kVDC


• Design of Battery Management System (BMS) design and testing


• Design of Power Electronics and Inverter design and testing


• Contribute to the integration of systems into an aircraft level system environment


• Responsible for network and component modelling and simulation, focusing on electric, thermal and transient behaviours


• Cooperation with battery thermal management engineers and avionics engineers regarding design, interfaces and control


• Close cooperation with mechanical engineers for design and integration of electrical system components


• Specification and support of system validation and verification according to acceptable means of compliance


• Design/integration and certification of aircraft lighting & airframe systems


• Participate in aircraft level system testing & trials


• Responsible for specification of system, subsystem, and component requirements


• Qualification and certification of equipment and systems
  
  Degree/Apprenticeship and or relevant experience in Electrical or Avionic System Engineering


• Knowledge and experience in areas of electrical systems, eg electrical machines, generators, inverter, converter, electrical storage and lighting design



• It would be great if you have any of the following:


• Experience of Electric Motor Drivers and Drive Technique, Aerospace (preferred) or Automotive


• Skills in electrical network modelling and Simulation tools software (Matlab, Simulink, Amesim)


• Experience of aerospace engineering and operations


• Knowledge of SC-VTOL or equivalent Urban Air Mobility standards


• Knowledge of assembling and interpreting Electrical Load Analysis for 28Vdc and 115Vac systems


• Knowledge of Aerospace Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)


• Knowledge of Firmware design and certification aspects


• Ability to review and approve Schematic and Wiring Diagrams


• Experience of avionic data protocols (ARINC 429, CAN BUS, AFDX)


• Experience of integration, qualification and certification of Electrical Power systems


• Experience of aerospace standards, e.g.MIL-STD-704, RTCA/DO-160G, RTCA/DO-178C, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-311A


• Experience of the challenges associated with unmanned systems


• Knowledge of systems engineering tools for requirements management and system modelling, e.g. IBM Rational DOORS, You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
  
  Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.


At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us


• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)


• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year


• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)


• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)


• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme


• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera


• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member


• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below