: The opportunity: We are looking for an RF Engineer at Senior or Principal Level to join Leonardo in Edinburgh. Leonardo are a world-class defence Technology Company. We develop cutting edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon and SAAB Gripen fighter jets, as well as Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems. We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team. What you'll do as a Principal RF Engineer: This is an exciting opportunity for you as an engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge into our working environment. You will be involved in developing a range of multifunctional RF, PCB and Module designs using the latest technologies available and enhancing your understanding of key design and manufacture processes. As an RF/Microwave engineer, you will be responsible for; Full hardware lifecycle for our products: from system concept, through detailed design and prototyping, test and verification, system integration and support in production. Creating high quality and robust designs, conducting design reviews for your design, fully documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports. Developing a range of multifunctional RF PCB and Module designs using the latest technologies available and enhancing your understanding of key design and manufacture processes. Designing to test, creating test prototypes for design validation, verification of development models and support for production test. Carrying out all detail design activities from requirements capture to design verification. Ensuring design reviews are completed successfully. Preparing robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing. Working closely with Systems, Test and Electronics engineers you will be solving real integration problems on advanced systems What we need from you: You will ideally have experience in the following areas; Microwave PCB materials & design techniques. RF Microwave Sub-System Design. Microwave design tools - e.g. AWR, VSS, ADS, Systemvue, Matlab. EM 3D and 2D simulation techniques - e.g. CST. GaAs/GaN MMIC design and application RF Synthesiser design, using DDS and PLL technologies RF downconverter and digitiser design Design of passive microwave structures. Low phase noise design and measurement Non-linear circuit simulation. PCB schematic capture tools - e.g. Mentor. Lab measurements such as signal generation, spectrum analysis and vector network analysis Microwave component selection. Requirements capture and management. Technical report writing Design reviews and lifecycle management Design for manufacture and cost. This role requires you to have: Achieved a first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics). Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving we would like to hear from you. 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 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. For part time opportunities, please talk to us 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 10% 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, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera 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 visit our website. 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. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Hybrid Working: Hybrid