Principal RF Systems Engineer – Defense Tech

Leonardo S.p.A.; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK in Luton is seeking a Principal RF Systems Engineer to advance signal processing and radar/EW capabilities for defence platforms. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on concept studies, requirements definition, and integration of new functionality within existing systems.

The role requires a science-based honours degree, experience in embedded real-time algorithms, sensor fusion, and MBSE, with some knowledge of C++.

Qualifications

• A science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience.
• Industrial or academic research experience.
• Mathematical background in data analysis and pattern matching.
• Experience in design of algorithms for embedded real-time systems.
• Knowledge of Sensor Fusion technologies and strategies.
• Experience or a desire to gain electronic warfare domain knowledge.
• A desire to further your engineering knowledge through training, team working and mentoring.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Early concept studies investigating the application of new technology on future platforms.
• Engaging with stakeholders, defining requirements for a new system.
• Conducting cost and functional performance trade-offs and evaluation of proposed solutions.
• Enhancing capabilities and performance of in-service systems.
• Designing and integrating new functionality into an existing system.
• Modelling a system to understand observed simulated performance.
• Development of capability within limitations and constraints of the target hardware.
• Root-cause analysis of anomalies observed during integration or evaluation activities.
• Designing and conducting testing and trials to prove equipment function and performance.
• Opportunities to lead technical activities and initiatives.
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers.
• Creating and delivering reports, presentations and proposals to customers and industry partners.
• Supporting knowledge sharing and exploitation of good practice.

Skills

Data analysis

Pattern matching

Embedded real-time design

Sensor fusion

Electronic warfare

MBSE

System modelling

Digital signal processing

Threat systems knowledge

AI/ML data analysis

Education

Honours degree (science-based) or equivalent experience

Tools

C++

Job description

Leonardo UK in Luton is seeking a Principal RF Systems Engineer to advance signal processing and radar/EW capabilities for defence platforms. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on concept studies, requirements definition, and integration of new functionality within existing systems.

The role requires a science-based honours degree, experience in embedded real-time algorithms, sensor fusion, and MBSE, with some knowledge of C++.