Microwave Design

7 months ago


Luton, United Kingdom Leonardo UK Ltd Full time

**The Opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Microwave Engineer. Whether you're at the beginning of your career or have a wealth of experience, we have a place for you at Leonardo.

You will help us deliver the innovative Microwave design that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms. Depending on the role you take, you may be able to carry out some of your work from home (Custom or Hybrid working)

**What you will do**

As a microwave engineer you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver designs that work to beyond 20GHz, and help form the complex electronic systems that meet our challenging future customer requirements.

The scope of work can range from design and technical problem solving to product development. This role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

**What we need from you**

**_What you really must have:_**
- RF Synthesiser design, using DDS and PLL technologies,
- RF downconverter and digitiser design,
- Design of passive microwave structures,
- Low phase noise design and measurement,
- Non-linear circuit simulation,
- Design techniques using Keysight ADS, Microwave Office, CST Microwave Studio and Mentor.
- Model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools,
- Derivation of design requirements and architecture from system requirements,
- A structured approach to electronic design
- RF test methods and equipment

**_ It would be nice if you had: _**
- Experience within the defence industry
- You might have an HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or Mathematics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
- You may have taken a career break away from Science, Technology and engineering whichever route brings you to us we can find a place for you.

**Security Clearance**

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guid

**Life at Leonardo**

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- ** Flexible Working**:Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- ** Company funded flexible benefits**: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- ** Holidays**: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- ** Pension**: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- ** Wellbeing**:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- ** Lifestyle**:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- ** Training**: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- ** Referral Incentive**: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- ** Bonus**:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and belo

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity.

We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

**Primary Location**:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

**Contract Type**:
Permanent

**Hybrid Working**:
Hybrid



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