Lead RF Engineer - Radio Systems

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead RF Engineer to join their innovative team in Basildon. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge Electronic Counter Measure RF projects, where your expertise in RF systems will be pivotal. You will lead a talented R&D team, driving projects from initial user requirements to detailed specifications. The position offers a collaborative environment, working alongside diverse engineering disciplines. With a focus on model-based engineering and prototyping, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of RF technology. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Company Funded Flexible Benefits

Up to 45 Days Holiday

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Online Courses via Coursera

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an RF Engineer with a relevant education is essential.
• Understanding of RF design applicable at a system level is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team efforts to respond to bids and proposals.
• Research various Radio systems technologies and their behaviors.

Skills

Radio Frequency Engineering

Detailed RF Design

Requirements Development

Communication Skills

Integration of Software Defined Radio

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

SDR Platforms

Broadband Transceiver Modules

Job description

Job Description:

Do you have experience in Radio Frequency? Are you looking for a senior role where you can make a difference in the development of RF equipment and projects? Do you want to work in a growing environment, somewhere where you can develop your career? If the answer is yes, then Leonardo is the global high-tech company for you.

We have requirement for a Lead RF Engineer based in Basildon on a hybrid basis.

About the Role

This Systems Engineering vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an individual to work on a range of Electronic Counter Measure RF projects. The successful candidate will use their RF systems knowledge to become part of a small, talented R&D team and will be involved in research and development of low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) concepts through use of model-based engineering and proof of concept prototype systems.

Your role will be to co-ordinate the team effort to respond with bids and proposals that aim to satisfy a customer need, and to lead these projects through to a conclusion with a set of recommendations for further work. An aptitude to working from early user requirements to drive detailed requirements with customer would be advantageous.

This role has potential to develop towards a Design Authority role. It will require working closely with a mixed discipline team (Hardware, Embedded SW, Application SW, Firmware etc.) so will benefit from a working understanding of a broad range of engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Paper research into a variety of Radio systems technologies and their on-air behaviours
• Close Customer working to iterate System requirements.
• Continually relating the emerging solution to the customer requirements and Concept of Use (CONUSE).
• Closely work with the team in Integration of Software Defined Radio (SDR) based systems.
• Careful recording of decisions and observations with appropriate stakeholder reporting.
• Through on-the-job you will support the System Design Authority to fulfil the role of a Design Authority, in adherence with Leonardo’s governance policy.

You will be involved in lab work and trials support, so an element of on-site working will always exist to a varying extent.

About You

You will have experience as a RF Engineer and ideally also have a relevant education.

Attributes required include:

• You will have an understanding of detailed RF design which can be applied at a RF system level.
• Ability to operate at all levels, from board level design/specification to COTS systems
• Experience of full engineering lifecycle
• Requirements and Specification development for RF-products/systems
• Able to communicate complex ideas to a wide range of stakeholders

Nice to Have/Non-Essential Skills:

• Experience with broadband Transceiver modules using SoCs, broadband amplifiers, their implementation and integration into SDR platforms.
• Previous experience working with existing military or commercial on air interfaces at more than just the physical OSI layer 1 (such as 3G/4G, TETRA, Private Mobile, sat comms etc.).
• Previous experience with electronics assembly and testing, inclusive of RF systems under software control
• Knowledge of military and international specifications and standards for EMC, Environmental and safety, applicable to body-worn and vehicle installation

All successful applicants must be eligible for security clearance and access to UK-caveated and ITAR controlled information.

What we Offer

A competitive salary based on your experience and skills and an award winning benefits package that includes:

• 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: Up to 45 days holiday! 25 days, plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year. There is also an option to buy/sell leave.
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 23% total 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
• Bonus Scheme: (role dependent)

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.

Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid