Senior MMIC Engineer — GaN/GaAs RF Leader (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

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Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior/Principal Microwave Engineer to join our radar division. You will design high‑quality MMICs using GaN or GaAs and drive circuit blocks such as HPA, LNA, phase shifters, and switches, collaborating with mechanical, systems and test teams to integrate into larger platforms.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in MMIC design, a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and hands‑on experience with RF measurement and tools like Keysight ADS,

Qualifications

• Qualifications: first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)
• Proven experience (3 years +) in MMIC circuit design and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory
• Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis/simulation such as Keysight ADS, AWR Microwave Office & CST Microwave Studio

Responsibilities

• Create high quality and robust MMIC designs using GaN or GaAs technologies.
• Perform circuit design including High Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Attenuators, Phase Shifters, Switches, Oscillators etc.
• Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interfaces with external foundries.
• Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully.
• Conduct RF on wafer and chip-on-board testing, debugging and performance verification.

Skills

RF circuit design

Microwave engineering

Electromagnetic theory

GaN/GaAs MMIC

RF measurement

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Education

Electrical & Electronic Eng. degree (BSc/MEng/MEng/PhD) or physics

Tools

Keysight ADS

AWR Microwave Office

CST Microwave Studio

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior/Principal Microwave Engineer to join our radar division. You will design high‑quality MMICs using GaN or GaAs and drive circuit blocks such as HPA, LNA, phase shifters, and switches, collaborating with mechanical, systems and test teams to integrate into larger platforms.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in MMIC design, a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and hands‑on experience with RF measurement and tools like Keysight ADS,