Leonardo · Milano - Nerviano, Italy

Job Description: Leonardo è un gruppo industriale internazionale che realizza capacità tecnologiche multidominio per la sicurezza globale. Protagonista dei principali programmi strategici dell’Aerospazio, Difesa e Sicurezza, conta oltre 62.000 dipendenti nel mondo. L’azienda ha una significativa presenza industriale in Italia, Regno Unito, Polonia e Stati Uniti e opera in 150 Paesi anche attraverso controllate, joint venture e partecipazioni. Leonardo è partner tecnologico e industriale di Governi, Amministrazioni della Difesa, Istituzioni e imprese. All’interno dell'unità organizzativa: HW & FW - AIRBORNE SENSOR della Electronics Division stiamo cercando un/una RF Engineer per la nostra sede di Nerviano (MI). La persona si occuperà principalmente delle seguenti attività: Le attività riguarderanno lo sviluppo di moduli e sottosistemi operanti a microonde in ambito di progetti di sistemi radar e front end di comunicazione per applicazioni avioniche; in particolare il candidato dovrà occuparsi di progetti di circuiti elettronici quali oscillatori, amplificatori, mixers, detectors, combinatori RF, filtri, reti di adattamento di impedenza operanti nel range di frequenza da 10 MHz a 18 GHz. Titoli di studio: Laurea triennale/magistrale in Ingegneria Elettronica; Seniority: Junior-Expert Conoscenze e competenze tecniche: Competenza nella progettazione di circuiti a microonde e a bassa/media frequenza Conoscenza delle principali architetture dei front end utilizzati in ambito radar e comunicazione Conoscenza dei substrati, dello stato dell’arte dei dispositivi utilizzati nei circuiti a microonde Competenze di progettazione di circuiti stampati in microstriscia stripline e coplanare Analisi dei requisiti Stesura delle specifiche HW Verifica e Validazione di hardware sviluppato Realizzazione di tutta la documentazione associata al ciclo di sviluppo hardware Stesura della documentazione di design Stesura della documentazione associata secondo le normative aziendali o le linee guida internazionali Utilizzo Oscilloscopi, Newtork Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer e strumenti di misura per la validazione hardware Competenze comportamentali : Proattività; Capacità di lavorare in gruppo; Attitudine al problem solving; Flessibilità nell'occuparsi di argomenti al di fuori del proprio dominio di competenza. Conoscenze linguistiche Buona conoscenza della lingua inglese (B2) Competenze informatiche Tool di gestione dei documenti (MS Office) Tools di simulazione circuitale (PSPice, LTSpice, Psim) Tool di simulazione elettromagnetica (CST, HFSS, MW-Office) Altro La/il candidata/o ideale offre la propria disponibilità a svolgere l’attività lavorativa principalmente in sede e ad effettuare trasferte di breve/media durata, dopo adeguato training on the job, in Italia e/o all’estero. Coinvolgimento, valorizzazione delle competenze , cura del benessere e della sicurezza delle persone sono i cardini della nostra cultura aziendale. Ci impegniamo ogni giorno a favorire un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo e stimolante , promuovendo attivamente i principi di inclusione, equità e valorizzazione delle diversità . Cosa offriamo? Il nostro contratto collettivo del lavoro di riferimento è il CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti; Modalità di lavoro: Ibrida; Categoria contrattuale: Impiegato; Tipologia contrattuale: tempo indeterminato; Retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)/ range retributivo: €32.731,92 - €48.000 Tredicesima mensilità; Premialità legata ai risultati di Business; Buoni Welfare dal valore di 250 euro annui; Mensa aziendale; Opportunità di formazione e aggiornamento continuo delle competenze professionali e delle soft skill; Benessere: mettiamo al primo posto il benessere economico, fisico, sociale e psicologico delle nostre persone, offrendo molteplici soluzioni vicine alle loro esigenze. L’azienda si riserva la possibilità di effettuare valutazioni in merito al livello di inquadramento e alla proposta economica, sulla base di criteri oggettivi emersi nel corso del processo di selezione e in coerenza con la seniority del/della candidato/a individuato/a e della posizione, nel rispetto dei principi di equità, trasparenza e pari opportunità previsti dalla normativa vigente. Aspettiamo la tua candidatura : inviaci il tuo CV entro tre settimane dall’apertura dell’annuncio di lavoro. Come funziona il processo di selezione? A seguito della raccolta delle candidature, vengono valutati e identificati i CV maggiormente in linea con i requisiti richiesti. Le/i candidate/i selezionate/i sostengono un colloquio conoscitivo con il team delle Risorse Umane, motivazionale e attitudinale, seguito da un’intervista di approfondimento tecnico con il Business. Al termine del processo, alla persona viene restituito un feedback, sia in caso di esito positivo che negativo. Seniority: Primary Location: IT - Milano - Nerviano Additional Locations: Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working:

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact ​We are looking for a Principal RF Engineer to join Leonardo in Edinburgh. Leonardo are a world-class defence Technology Company. We develop cutting-edge Radars as well as Maritime and Airborne surveillance systems. We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. This role sits within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) Multifunction RF System (MRFS) team, where you will join our growing Electronics team to contribute to the delivery of a key Technology Demonstrator Programme (TDP), paving the way for the next generation of fire control radar. Hybrid working - in this role it is possible to work from home some of the time, but the nature of the work and security requirements mean that you should expect to be mostly working on site. What You’ll Do as a Principal RF Engineer This is an exciting opportunity for you as an engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge into our working environment. You will be involved in developing a range of multifunctional RF, PCB and Module designs using the latest technologies available and contribute to the definition and execution of a testing and integration phase of a key TDP to enable GCAP. As an RF/Microwave engineer, you will be responsible for: Full hardware lifecycle for our products: from system concept, through detailed design and prototyping, test and verification, system integration and support in production. Creating high quality and robust designs, conducting design reviews for your design, fully documenting and recording your work products, keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports. Developing a range of multifunctional RF PCB and Module designs using the latest technologies available and enhancing your understanding of key design and manufacture processes. Designing to test, creating test prototypes for design validation, verification of development models and support for production test. Preparing robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing. Working closely with Systems, Test and Electronics engineers, you will be solving real integration problems on advanced systems Coach and mentor junior team members to support the development of a high-performance engineering team in preparation for the delivery of the demands of the GCAP programme What you’ll bring You will ideally have experience in a number of the following areas: RF microwave sub-system design RF system test and integration Lab measurements such as signal generation, spectrum analysis and vector network analysis Microwave design tools GaAs/GaN MMIC design and application Design of passive microwave structures Low phase noise design and measurement Microwave component selection Technical report writing Design reviews and lifecycle management This role requires you to have: Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics). Proven experience (5+ years) in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory Ability to work effectively and lead in a collaborative team environment Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem-solving we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance Please note that to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Luton - Cap. Green 300, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: £44,171 to £61,950 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact: The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) currently installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon, provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats, by monitoring and proactively responding to the operational environment. Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Test Solutions Engineer join this exciting project and to support the Engineering Management of Test Solutions. As the Senior Engineer for the design or subcontract of complex Microwave test solutions, the Senior Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions. What you will do: Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS) Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews Contribute to the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget Support the management of Suppliers and project Make/Buy decisions as required Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards Concession management – ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted What you’ll bring Hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light or a good understand of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle. Experience of working with external supplies and outsourcing complex work packages. Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand. Degree qualified (or equivalent) Good schedule and budget control Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process. It would be nice if you had: Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems. Travel within the UK will be required for this role Travel within Europe may be required for this role Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Luton - Cap. Green 300, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: £59, 400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact The Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) currently installed on the Eurofighter Typhoon, provides protection against air-to-air and surface-to-air threats, by monitoring and proactively responding to the operational environment. Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Test Solutions Engineer join this exciting project and to support the Engineering Management of Test Solutions. As the engineering point of contact and Lead Engineer for the subcontract of complex Microwave test solutions, the Lead Test Solutions Engineer will need to be a talented and experienced Engineer, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF, Digital and analogue based) Test Solutions. What you will do: Create and capture requirements for Test Equipment Requirement Specifications (TERS) Lead in subcontracting complex test solutions to the supply chain Manage the relationships between LEUK and 3rd party suppliers Ensure effective implementation of the company's Life-cycle design reviews Management of the Engineering technical quality, schedule and budget Support the management of Suppliers and project Make/Buy decisions as required Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies e.g. with test solutions or obsolescence Ensure that the design rationale is documented where change is required Input to Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards Concession management – ensuring effective closure plans are in place and enacted What you’ll bring Hands-on experience of designing complex Test Solutions for the full life cycle Good understanding of a range of electronic technologies from dc to light or a good understand of Systems/Software engineering lifecycle. Experience of working with external supplies and outsourcing complex work packages. Extensive knowledge in NI LabVIEW & TestStand. Degree qualified (or equivalent) Good schedule and budget control Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team working skills Knowledge of engineering life cycle and business process. It would be nice if you had: Good understanding of digital/analogue/RF systems with ESM and ECM Experience of working in the defence electronics sector, ideally with airborne sensor systems. Chartered Engineer status, or a member of a professional engineering institution Travel within the UK will be required for this role Travel within Europe may be required for this role Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Engineer: £37,400 to £53,550 / Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 / Lead: £59,400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact We are looking for a wide range of Electronic Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo. We are a world-class defence technology company, and we develop cutting edge radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, maritime and airborne surveillance systems and advanced targeting (working with electro-optic systems and lasers) . We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team. What you'll bring This is an exciting opportunity for you as an Engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge to a fast paced, dynamic and forward-thinking working environment. To be successful you should consider yourself an expert in at least one of the areas below. If you do not consider yourself an expert yet, but have a keen interest in becoming one in the near future, then we still want to hear from you. FPGA Analogue Digital RF Power Component Microwave Hardware Antenna EMC Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Newcastle, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Engineer: £37,400 to £53,550 / Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 / Lead: £59,400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact We are looking for a wide range of Electronic Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo. We are a world-class defence technology company, and we develop cutting edge radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon, maritime and airborne surveillance systems and advanced targeting (working with electro-optic systems and lasers) . We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team. What you’ll bring This is an exciting opportunity for you as an Engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge to a fast paced, dynamic and forward-thinking working environment. To be successful you should consider yourself an expert in at least one of the areas below. If you do not consider yourself an expert yet, but have a keen interest in becoming one in the near future, then we still want to hear from you. FPGA Analogue Digital RF Power Component Microwave Hardware Antenna EMC Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact At Leonardo, you’ll step into a place where breakthrough ideas become real‑world capability. Here, engineering isn’t just a job — it’s the craft of shaping the future of phased array radar technology. We’re searching for talented, driven, and experienced Senior / Principal RF & Microwave Engineers to join our expanding hardware engineering community within our world‑class radar division. Based at our Edinburgh site, you’ll become part of a team whose work defines the leading edge of radar innovation. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting‑edge radio‑frequency systems that sit at the heart of our advanced Radar products. Your expertise will help ensure these systems perform with precision, reliability, and excellence in some of the most demanding environments in the world. You will: Create high quality and robust RF PCB Assemblies on multilayer substrates using a mix of active and passive RF components which you will integrate with digital, analogue, and embedded control circuits. Perform RF circuit design including LNAs, PAs, filters, couplers, combiners, switches, and oscillators. Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing Conduct laboratory testing of your design including debugging, and performance verification to ensure the requirements are met. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams – mechanical, systems, test and manufacture - to ensure seamless integration of RF and microwave assemblies into our larger systems Mentor early career engineers and contribute to technical reviews and design standards What you’ll bring To excel in this role, you’ll bring a strong command of RF circuit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic theory, paired with the problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail needed to tackle complex technical challenges. A curiosity for emerging technologies, enthusiasm for the defence and space sectors, and adaptability to new methods and tools will also help you thrive as part of our team. 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 RF circuit design and analysis 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 Hands-on experience in RF & Microwave measurement techniques such as Vector Network Analysis, Spectrum Analysis etc. Awareness of requirements management, ideally using tools such as IBM Doors. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your well being, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact Join us at Leonardo and become part of a team shaping the next generation of radar technology. We’re looking for talented, driven, and experienced RF/Microwave Engineers to join our expanding hardware engineering community within our world‑class radar division, based at our Edinburgh site. As an RF Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting‑edge radio‑frequency systems that sit at the heart of our advanced defence solutions. Your expertise will help ensure these systems perform with precision, reliability, and excellence in some of the most demanding environments in the world. What you’ll bring To excel in this role, you’ll bring a strong command of RF circuit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic theory, paired with the problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail needed to tackle complex technical challenges. A curiosity for emerging technologies, enthusiasm for the defence and space sectors, and adaptability to new methods and tools will also help you thrive as part of our team. You will: Lead a series of applied research work-packages and feasibility studies, document and report on their findings, and provide RF architectural recommendations to support the creation of a digital antenna concept for our next generation surveillance radar system Create high quality and robust designs; fully document and record your work products, keep them under configuration management and provide plans and progress reports; and conduct design reviews within the design review framework Supervise junior responsible engineers from within your system or functional block of RF assemblies Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing Qualifications: first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics) Proven experience (5 years +) in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis /simulation and schematic capture such as ADS, AWR, CST Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid