Electrical Installation Designer

Job Description:

Salary: £44k to £46k

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

Do you have experience in electrical and avionics installation design?

Leonardo are looking for an Electrical Installation Designer to work at our Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil.

Working as part of a large team in the UK you will also collaborate with our Italian colleagues at our other sites, giving potential opportunities to travel. You could have the prospect of working on our aircraft for design support activities; this could be in the UK or around the world.

At Leonardo Helicopters we are responsible for the design of the complete air vehicle and working within the team you will have the ability to participate in all phases of the product design life cycle from participating in leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.

What you’ll do as an Electrical Installation Designer

As part of the Electrical Installation Design Team you will be responsible for the wiring and installation of the electrical and avionics systems, for our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.

You will also:

• Assist in the capture and decomposition of electrical installation requirements for any avionic, electrical or mission equipment

• Carry out design activities required to define and integrate the wiring and harness design and installation, including harness routing definition, design and installation of avionic bays, instrument panels and electrical panels

• Produce the installation and harness solution in accordance with the company standards using 3D CATIA and Wiring Design Tools

• Provide input and support to the manufacturing and procurement processes and systems

• and Wiring Design Tools

What you will bring

• A degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Avionic, Electronic, Electrical Engineering) or HNC/HND/BTEC and Apprenticeship

• The ability to plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs

• The ability to make technical decisions based on sound engineering judgement

• Knowledge and experience of electrical and avionic system installation and wiring design

• Wiring and harness specifications and design methods

• Detailed knowledge of design tools – Catia, PLM Systems, Enovia, Wiring design tools

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant airworthiness regulations

Advantageous in this role are:

• Evidence of working in a regulated environment with knowledge of airworthiness regulations

• Good understanding of the aircraft manufacturing process

• Background knowledge of electrical, avionic and mission system design

Security Clearance

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

Life at Leonardo

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid