Lead RF Lab Manager – Antenna Testing

Leonardo S.p.A.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge leave up to 12 days a

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Mental health support and financial/ad

Bonus scheme

Access to Coursera/LinkedIn Learning

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible benefits up to £500

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK is seeking an Engineering Laboratory Manager at the Bristol site to lead the RF testing capability and support electronics and antenna product development. You will plan testing activities, manage lab safety and calibration, and ensure proper documentation across RF, microwave, electronics and mechanical interfaces.

The role requires hands-on involvement, on-site presence, and the ability to coordinate across project teams in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a lab used for developing and testing electronics products.
• Understanding of RF test equipment and how to use it to take measurements.
• Understanding of Electronics design and antenna basics.
• Knowledge of risk assessment procedures and safe ESD practices.
• UK Driving Licence and ability to communicate across RF, Microwave, Electronics and Mechanical teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to agree test plans and strategies.
• Plan and schedule testing activities to meet project requirements.
• Set up test equipment and follow plans to capture measurements.
• Manage lab risk assessments, ESD checks, and monthly inspections.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of on-site screened room and near field chambers.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment records.
• Deliver lab inductions and promote continuous improvement in processes and tools.

Skills

Lab management

RF testing

Electronics tests

Risk assessment

ESD safety

Test planning

Documentation

Team communication

UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Oscilloscopes/Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Leonardo UK is seeking an Engineering Laboratory Manager at the Bristol site to lead the RF testing capability and support electronics and antenna product development. You will plan testing activities, manage lab safety and calibration, and ensure proper documentation across RF, microwave, electronics and mechanical interfaces.

The role requires hands-on involvement, on-site presence, and the ability to coordinate across project teams in a security-conscious environment.