Job description
Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses. This Request is for the recruitment of one resource to join the Electrical Systems department.
Mission: The role has a varied scope involving design, verification & support of electrical systems, power generation and distribution systems (including lighting systems), from initial concept through to supporting flight test and in-service operations, across a range of helicopter platforms. In addition to supporting current helicopter programs, the department has a future strategy to support the development of more/all electric rotorcraft. The position will allow to follow entirely the project, from the initial definition till in-service performances. The role is within the Electrical Systems team, which is a part of the Airframe Department within the Engineering Directorate.
Activities
The purpose of the role is to carry out engineering activities for electrical systems on current and future platforms. The department is responsible for a broad range of electrical systems, as such the role has the scope for involvement with the following:
- Platform Electrical Power management: generation systems, starting systems, power conversion systems, distribution systems and batteries.
- Platform lighting requirements (emergency, internal and external) including use of Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS).
- Anti Icing and Deicing Protection systems.
- Electrical integration of several airframe systems (eg: ventilation, heating, ECS, hydraulics, fuel, rescue hoist, cargo hook, flotation, pitot, intakes, engine, APU, ...)
Areas of responsibility
- System architecture definition, design and analysis.
- Requirements capture, allocation, derivation, validation and verification.
- Preparation of technical specifications and other project documentation.
- Review of electrical design, including engineering drawings.
- Conduct presentations at technical design reviews.
- Preparation of test documentation and conduct integration testing.
- Participate in aircraft trials.
- Support test at the Electric Lab.
- Qualification and certification of equipment and systems.
- Technical management of internal / external suppliers.
- Supporting bid activities with future Customers.
RequirementsEssential
- Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or a related field) required. Background in electrical subjects is mandatory.
- Skilled in electrical network modelling and Simulation tools software (Matlab, Simulink, Amesim).
- Detailed knowledge and experience in areas of electrical systems, eg electrical machines, inverter, converter, electrical storage.
- Project management responsibility and reporting to the head of function. Including scheduling abilities.
- Good English, written and spoken.
- Proactive approach, able to perform the assigned tasks with minimum oversight.
Desirable
- Experience of aerospace engineering and operations.
- Experience of avionic Data Protocols (ARINC 429, AFDX, CAN BUS...).
- Experience of integration, qualification and certification of Electrical Power systems would be an advantage. Also in automotive or industrial fields.
- Experience of aerospace standards, e.g.MIL-STD-704F, RTCA/DO-160G, RTCA/DO-178C, RTCA/DO-254, RTCA/DO-311A.
- Experience of the challenges associated with unmanned systems.
- Knowledge in the development of system architectures would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of systems engineering tools for requirements management and system modelling, e.g. IBM Rational DOORS.
- Experience of managing personal tasks on time and within budget.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the full Systems Engineering life cycle and System Safety Analysis.
- Vision and Passion on future technologies in the following Fields: Aviation, Electric and Electronic.
- Ability to communicate equally across multi-functional teams, and with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to take a proactive approach on your project, and in dealing with day to day tasks.
What we offer
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
- Working arrangement: Hybrid
- Employment category: White-collar employee
- Contract type: Permanent contract
- 13th-month salary
- Performance bonus linked to business results
- Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
- Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.
The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.
Compensation and Location
Seniority: Junior
Primary Location: IT - Varese - Cascina Costa
Contract Type: Permanent
Total Base Pay Range: 32.731,92 - 43.000
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo.
The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.
Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!
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ELI – Electric System Engineer in Cascina datore di lavoro: Leonardo SpA
Leonardo è un datore di lavoro eccezionale, che promuove un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo e stimolante, con un forte focus sul benessere e sulla sicurezza dei propri dipendenti. Offriamo opportunità di crescita professionale continua, formazione e un pacchetto di benefici competitivo, tra cui un contratto a tempo indeterminato, bonus legati ai risultati aziendali e voucher welfare. Lavorare a Varese significa far parte di un team internazionale e innovativo, dove la passione per la tecnologia e l'ingegneria si traduce in progetti significativi nel settore dell'Aerospaziale e della Difesa.
