Job Description Would you like to help us deliver the innovative Microwave design that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms? We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Microwave Engineer. What You Will Do As a Senior Microwave Engineer, you will work both independently and with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs that work to beyond 20GHz, and help form the complex electronic systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements. The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to product development. This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews. What We Need From You You should have experience in some of the below Design techniques using at least one of Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio Physical layouts of RF and Microwave circuits Reporting against test limits or design requirements RF test methods and equipment including use of VNAs, Spectrum Analysers, RF Sources Interfacing with stakeholders Design principles for RF amplifiers Undertaking independent research Experience within the defence industry A Postgraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics) Prior academic credits, e.g. published papers, conference presentations Experience In One Or More Of RF Synthesisers, using DDS or PLL technologies RF conditioning chains, e.g. Frequency Converters Design of passive microwave structures such as Couplers, Splitters & Filters Design of High-Power Amplifiers Design of High-Power Switches RF Chain Analysis RF PCB Design MMIC Design Circuits operating over multi-octave bandwidths Automating test equipment using LabVIEW Ability to de-bug failing hardware or test equipment Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity) Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below For a full list of our company benefits please our website here. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. 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. Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid