RF Engineer – Radar & Microwave Systems (Hybrid)

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,200 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Job summary

Leonardo UK is hiring RF Engineers at all levels for Edinburgh or Newcastle. You will develop RF, PCB and module designs, conduct design reviews, and document outcomes. The role covers full life-cycle design from requirements to production, with a focus on high-performance synthesisers and wideband converters.

You will join a team delivering cutting-edge radar RF systems, working in a hybrid model with on-site requirements and opportunities to mentor students and junior engineers.

Qualifications

• First or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred).
• Proven experience (3+ years) in RF circuit design and analysis.
• Proficiency with RF analysis/simulation tools (Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office, CST).
• Hands-on RF/Microwave measurement experience (VNA, spectrum analyzers).
• Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM Doors.

Responsibilities

• Develop RF, PCB and Module designs using latest technologies.
• Lead design reviews and document work products under configuration management.
• Produce UK-manufactured RF and Microwave designs on multilayer substrates.
• Design and test high-performance synthesisers and wideband up-/down-converters.
• Support lifecycle design from requirements to production and testing.
• Mentor placement students and junior engineers.

Skills

RF circuit design

Microwave techniques

Electromagnetic theory

Measurement techniques

Design reviews

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

CST Microwave Studio

IBM Doors

Job description

Leonardo UK is hiring RF Engineers at all levels for Edinburgh or Newcastle. You will develop RF, PCB and module designs, conduct design reviews, and document outcomes. The role covers full life-cycle design from requirements to production, with a focus on high-performance synthesisers and wideband converters.

You will join a team delivering cutting-edge radar RF systems, working in a hybrid model with on-site requirements and opportunities to mentor students and junior engineers.