Senior Antenna Engineer - RF/EM Design (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge (up to 12 flexi-days)

Pension scheme up to 15%

Mental health support and networks

Bonus scheme

Free online courses

Referral incentive

Flexible benefits (up to £500)

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is hiring an antenna engineering specialist in Luton. You will work within a UK-wide team, contributing to development of existing products and cutting-edge sensors for defence platforms.

The role involves simulation-driven design, mechanical-electrical interfaces and performance validation, with emphasis on team collaboration. You will apply CST FEKO and MATLAB to model, test, and optimise radiating structures, sharing outcomes and advancing knowledge across the department.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or similar).
• Experience or education in Electromagnetics: LO, Stealth, RF/antenna design or CEM.
• Excellent numerical problem solving and lateral thinking.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex topics to teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing products and conduct advanced research for new platforms.
• Use EM simulation codes to analyse and optimise sensor design on platforms.
• Design antenna/radome and frequency selective components with interfaces.
• Carry out technical assessment to ensure system-level performance.
• Present results in reports and oral presentations; share best practices.

Skills

Antenna design

EM simulation

CST Microwave Studio

FEKO

MATLAB

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

CST Microwave Studio

FEKO

MATLAB

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is hiring an antenna engineering specialist in Luton. You will work within a UK-wide team, contributing to development of existing products and cutting-edge sensors for defence platforms.

The role involves simulation-driven design, mechanical-electrical interfaces and performance validation, with emphasis on team collaboration. You will apply CST FEKO and MATLAB to model, test, and optimise radiating structures, sharing outcomes and advancing knowledge across the department.