Industrial Placement Antenna Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an Antenna Engineering Industrial Placement Student. You will design and test antenna systems while collaborating with engineers and gaining hands-on experience on real projects. Ideal candidates are currently studying relevant degrees and have a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory. This role is hybrid with a fixed-term contract offering a salary of £25,000.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Mental health support and financial advice

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electromagnetic theory.
• Willingness to grow in a dynamic engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and simulating antennas.
• Collaborating with teams to meet requirements.
• Testing antenna designs for reliability.
• Supporting integration of antennas into systems.
• Documenting and presenting technical findings.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactivity

Collaboration

Education

Currently studying for a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Communications, etc.

Tools

3D electromagnetic modelling tools

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates.

Our Programme offers you the chance to spend a year with us, working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts, within multidisciplinary teams, and across the product lifecycle. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000, with coaching and support from a dedicated team to help you achieve both your placement objectives and personal development goals.

Successful completion of an Industrial Placement with Leonardo may also lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme.

During your placement, we encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

What you’ll do as an Antenna Engineering Industrial Placement Student

You’ll work alongside expert engineers to design, simulate, and test antenna systems for electronic warfare applications. This is a unique opportunity to build practical skills and contribute to meaningful projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and simulating antennas using advanced 3D electromagnetic (EM) modelling tools
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance and environmental requirements
• Testing antenna designs in anechoic chambers and labs to ensure reliability in harsh conditions
• Supporting integration of antennas into wider system architectures
• Documenting and presenting technical findings to internal stakeholders

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to learn. You’ll need:

• To be currently studying for a degree in a relevant subject such as:
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics
  • Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
  • Communications, Space, or Robotics Engineering
  • Computer Communication and Networks, Cyber Security
• A basic understanding of electromagnetic theory (prior antenna experience not required)
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to grow in a dynamic engineering environment

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) will apply, this will 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

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

For a full list of our company benefits please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

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, communities 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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Fixed term

Hybrid Working

Hybrid