Leonardo
Senior Equipment Engineer
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Senior Equipment Engineer
Location: Southampton, onsite (hybrid working options considered upon discussion for part-time opportunities)
We’re looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our onsite Equipment Engineering team in Southampton. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and repairing electronic, semiconductor, and high vacuum equipment to achieve 95% uptime across our facility.
With no typical "day-to-day" workflow, you’ll tackle a wide range of critical tasks, from calibration and fault diagnosis to reverse-engineering, designing bespoke test solutions, and collaborating on innovations.
The Opportunity
Your Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain, calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot electronic, mechanical, and vacuum systems to ensure operational reliability.
- Perform electrical/mechanical calibration, leak testing, and fault diagnosis across high-value precision equipment.
- Support the lifecycle management of complex equipment, including computer-controlled semiconductor systems and vintage logic-based solutions (reverse-engineering where necessary).
- Design, build, and document one-off bespoke test solutions—mixing electrical, electronic, mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic, or software components.
- Prepare technical documentation, including circuit diagrams, operator/maintenance manuals, and construction files.
- Contribute to cost estimation, budget approvals, and procurement processes.
- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers while managing your own workload independently or as part of the team.
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We’re seeking a driven, technical mind with a mix of education and hands-on experience in the following areas:
Essential Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent industry experience) in:
- Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Physics
- Or another relevant discipline, with proven experience in high vacuum systems.
- Strong practical knowledge in:
- Maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of high vacuum systems.
- Electrical/electronic fault diagnosis.
- Health & safety (COSHH, risk assessments).
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- Knowledge of PLC programming or a related technical system.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with cryogenics or high-pressure gases.
- Familiarity with PUWER/UKCA regulations.
- Skills in AutoCAD or CAD software.
- Knowledge of SAP systems.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list—your willingness to learn, problem-solve, and adapt is what matters most.
Security Clearance
This role requires pre-employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional security checks (e.g., Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)) may be required. Read more here
Why Join Leonardo?
We’re more than an employer—we’re a community of innovators with a suite of comprehensive benefits designed to support your growth, health, and work-life balance:
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✅ Generous Leave: Up to 12 flexible accrual days/year + standard leave. ✅ Investing in Your Future: 15% company pension contribution in our award-winning scheme. ✅ Wellbeing Support: Free access to:
- Mental health counselling
- Financial guidance
- Employee networks (Inclusion & Diversity initiatives). ✅ Learn Continuously: Unlimited access to 4,000+ online courses (Coursera & LinkedIn Learning). ✅ Rewarding Recognition: Bonus scheme available to all management-level staff. ✅ Tailored Perks: Up to £500/year in flexible benefits (healthcare, gym, tech discounts, life cover). ✅ Hybrid Flexibility: Onsite at Southampton, but part-time options discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Leonardo UK is expanding, and our 8,500+ employees across 9 UK sites are united by innovation in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We’re proud to be an ESG-committed company building an inclusive workforce where diverse contributions drive success.
If you’d like to help us accelerate discovery and excellence, this is your moment to make an impact—whether it’s groundbreaking technology or fostering the next generation of engineers.
Equal opportunity in disability and accessibility: If you have any accessibility requirements during the hiring process, please let us know so we can support you.
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