RF Test Lab Manager – Antenna & Electronics

Leonardo; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning resources (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Job summary

Leonardo Bristol site is seeking an Engineering Laboratory Manager to lead the RF testing capability within the Antenna Core Delivery Team. You will plan and execute specialist testing for electronics and antenna development, ensuring rigorous lab governance and safety.

The role requires hands-on testing discipline, lab management experience, and a collaborative approach across engineering functions to deliver high‑quality results at pace.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a lab used for developing and testing electronics products.
• Understanding of general electronics and RF-based test equipment and how to use it to take measurements.
• Understanding of electronics design.
• Understanding of antenna basics.
• Knowledge of risk assessment procedures.
• Understanding safe working with ESD.
• Team player with proven communication skills across RF, Microwave, Electronics and Mechanical functions.
• Systematic approach with proper documentation of test results and related records.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to agree test plans and strategies.
• Plan and schedule testing activities to satisfy project requirements.
• Set up test equipment (power supplies, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, network analysers) and follow plans to take measurements.
• Carry out lab risk assessments and perform monthly lab inspections.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of on-site screened room and near-field chambers.
• Manage test equipment calibration and records.
• Keep records of local engineering assets under test.
• Perform lab inductions for new staff or contractors.
• Integrate basic continuous improvement concepts for processes and equipment.

Skills

Lab management

Electronics testing

RF test equipment

Risk assessment

ESD safety

Cross-functional communication

Test documentation

UK Driving Licence

Tools

Spectrum analysers

Oscilloscopes

Network analysers

Power supplies

Job description

Leonardo Bristol site is seeking an Engineering Laboratory Manager to lead the RF testing capability within the Antenna Core Delivery Team. You will plan and execute specialist testing for electronics and antenna development, ensuring rigorous lab governance and safety.

The role requires hands-on testing discipline, lab management experience, and a collaborative approach across engineering functions to deliver high‑quality results at pace.