RF Engineer - All levels

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology?

We are looking for talented, motivated RF/Microwave Engineers at every level to join our growing hardware engineering teams based in any of our 8 offices. As an RF Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, manufacture and testing of cutting-edge radio frequency systems within a range of product lines. With a focus on ensuring optimal performance and functionality, you will contribute to the advancement of our defence technology.

What you’ll do:

• Work within, or lead, a series of applied research work-packages and feasibility studies, document and report on their findings, and provide RF architectural recommendations to support the creation of  phased array antenna concepts for our next generation radar systems
• Work closely with the Antenna Design Authority, Receiver Design Authority and Lead Hardware Specialists while providing RF hardware support to your counterparts within the digital hardware, systems, software, firmware engineering, product support and test engineering team
• Take ownership of a system or functional block of RF PCB assemblies
• Create high quality and robust designs; fully document and record your work products, keep them under configuration management and provide plans and progress reports; and conduct design reviews within the design review framework

What we need from you:

• Qualifications: first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Proven experience in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory
• Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis /simulation and schematic capture such as ADS, AWR, CST
• Familiarity with RF measurement equipment and techniques with experience with RF test equipment such as VNA, signal generators and spectrum analysers 

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance. 

Life at Leonardo

We are committed to providing career opportunities and fulfilling jobs to UK veterans, and flexibility for our employees who have chosen to serve as military reservists. Here is some of the benefits we offer:

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Reserve Forces: Support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.

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.

Leonardo is a global security company that realises technology for a safer future.

In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from eight main sites across the UK and employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.