Digital Electronics Engineer

Rate - £65 ph, UMB, inside IR35
Duration - Initial 6 Months
Location - Southampton (4 days on site p/w)
The Opportunity:
Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Digital Design Engineer for delivery of an Inter-Vehicle Data Link communications system. We are looking for an engineer with digital design experience familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF communication based) sensor systems.
The role will focus on the electronics design of digital subsystems interfacing with RF and control subsystems; to be implemented on laboratory and aircraft concept demonstrators in later stages of the project.
You will provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle including design implementation, integration and test, system trials and product delivery.
You will be part of the Leonardo Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business; interacting with partner organisations / sub-contractors and potential customers.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for delivery of work packages focused on digital electronics, covering the inter-vehicle data link design, system test and integration.
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