Job Description 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

Overview Element have an exciting opportunity in Malvern for a Test Technician/Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. This position will enable you to become an accomplished engineer proficient in performing a wide range of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests covering an expansive range of products and applications.

Responsibilities This is an opportunity to work with an incredibly diverse range of new and innovative products, and to play an integral role in making tomorrow safer than today. For the right candidate, this could be the first step on the ladder to a rewarding career in product testing, inspection and certification.

As a member of the team, you would perform a vital role that would include;

• Conduct EMC and Radio Frequency (RF) tests within Anechoic Chambers using a variety of test equipment including, EMI Test Receivers, Spectrum Analysers and Oscilloscopes
• Performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, whilst accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understanding customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the accurate performance of the test
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and test equipment
• Interact with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and improvement modifications

Skills / Qualifications To be successful in your application for this role you will require:

• A background and / or interest in electronics or engineering
• Experience of Commercial, Automotive and / or Military EMC Testing would be preferable

Company Overview Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

“If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com ”

Requisition Number: 19628

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s):

Corsham, GB

Antenna & RF Engineer Role Description Summary We are actively seeking an Antenna and RF Engineer to support UK programmes for systems engineering activities. This role will ensure that engineering deliverables are executed and understood to meet contractual requirements, industry standards, and company expectations. The position involves working cross-functionally with multi-functional teams to ensure you help the client design, procure, install, test, commission and maintain a diverse set of satcom terminals at their critical sites across UK projects.

Primary Responsibilities Leads the Antenna and RF engineering outputs for UK programmes:

• Interfacing with cross-functional matrixed organisations engaged in delivery of the multiple programmes to provide antenna and RF domain experience and knowledge required for UK Programmes.
• Responsible for managing system engineering deliverables of all antenna and RF projects: requirements capture and analysis, standards and compliance review of design and producing required design documentation.
• Analyzing requirements and designs to develop successful action plans.
• Manage technical response and technical compliance for designs, including internal commercial approvals.
• Liaise between SES vendor management teams and vendors to manage technical compliance and meet customer deliverables.
• Collaborates with UK programmes internal and external teams to achieve performance and conformance within the UK programmes area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical or related field.
• 7 years of experience in engineering, defence, and SATCOM.
• Knowledge of ground station equipment to include up and down converters, power amplifiers, receivers, and other antenna elements; low-voltage power distribution, backup battery, generator systems, and international electrical standards.
• In-depth knowledge of Systems Engineering on large and/or complex engineering projects.
• Experience with defence contracts, governance, and transition projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Service Delivery, Service Operations, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Valid UK Security Clearance required.

Preferable competencies

• Experience with ISO standards, DEFCONs, DEFSTANs and JSPs.
• Familiarity with various requirement and document management tools such as DOORs, AzureDevOps.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals.
• Technical knowledge of SATCOM systems and operations.
• A willingness to take ownership of a situation and lead commercial discussions with cross disciplinary teams with multiple priorities.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

For more information on SES, click here.

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Lead RF Systems Engineer

Location: Great Baddow (hybrid working)

Who We Are Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead RF Systems Engineer / Technical Lead to join our growing capability team focused on development of RF systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker with deep expertise in RF technologies who thrives at the interface of multi-disciplinary teams and excels in shaping innovative system solutions from concept through to demonstrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond).
• Systems Engineering: Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk.
• Multi-Disciplinary Integration: Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions.
• Customer Engagement: Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to align delivery with project milestones and quality standards.
• Innovation: Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies.
• Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related).
• Understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, signal processing chains, and system integration.
• Proven track record of system design, trade-off analysis, and performance modelling.
• Experience developing early-stage concepts into technology demonstrators or operational prototypes.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles and technical presentations.
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or acting as a technical authority.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of EM, RF, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF simulation/modelling tools.
• Experience with either Radar or electronic warfare techniques and military threat environments.
• Understanding of system-level testing and validation of RF systems.
• Familiarity with defence standards and system engineering frameworks (e.g., DOORS, SysML, NAF).

Why BAE Systems Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

Role Information

• EMC Engineer
• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• Merthyr Tydfil South Wales
• Onsite role
• Starting September 2026

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: The EMC Test Engineer is responsible for ensuring that deployable and containerised systems comply with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and regulations throughout the design, production, and delivery lifecycle. This role combines hands-on testing, analysis, and troubleshooting with close collaboration across Production, Engineering, external suppliers and Quality teams to guarantee units meet internal and customer EMC requirements.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Plan and execute EMC testing on production units in line with applicable standards and customer requirements
• Conduct in-house and external EMC testing, including radiated and conducted emissions and immunity testing
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting for EMC failures, recommending design or process modifications
• Review designs, schematics, and layouts to provide EMC guidance prior to production build
• Maintain accurate EMC test records, reports, and certification packs
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance for EMC requirements
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to integrate EMC considerations into manufacturing processes
• Promote continuous improvement of EMC test procedures, efficiency, and compliance
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations within the test

Apply if you have most of the following;

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment with deployable or containerised systems
• Hands-on experience executing EMC testing on assembled units
• Understanding of non-conformance reporting (NCRs) and root cause analysis
• Ability to work to production schedules and deadlines while maintaining compliance
• Experience producing test reports and compliance documentation

Technical skills/qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of EMC standards (e.g., CISPR, IEC, MIL-STD)
• Experience with EMC test equipment, such as spectrum analysers, LISNs, and anechoic
• Ability to perform EMC troubleshooting and mitigation
• Understanding of PCB layout, cabling, and shielding techniques affecting EMC
• Familiarity with system-level testing in production environments
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and EMC compliance certification processes

Additional local needs:

• Onsite role
• Candidates will need to be eligible to hold UK Security Clearence

Benefits:

• Access to technical training, certifications, and continuous professional development in EMC and related fields
• Career progression to Senior EMC Engineer, EMC Team Lead, or Engineering Manager
• Exposure to Production, Quality, and Systems Engineering, enabling potential moves into broader engineering or compliance roles

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

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Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.

Respect at Work We are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture built on trust, accountability, collaboration, and improvement—an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Fostering a positive culture is key to our individual and shared success.

Job Description

Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges!

Step into an international role as the new Product/Service Specialist for ULS’ EMC/Wireless products, where you’ll drive new business across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, and Eastern Europe. This position is ideal for someone who wants to blend strong technical expertise with a dynamic, customer‑focused sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Drives business development activities and executes the sales strategy for ULS’ EMC/Wireless portfolio, building and maintaining strong relationships with new customers.
• Develops and presents sales proposals, systems solutions and closes complex technical sales opportunities.
• Engages with clients—both on-site and remotely—to understand technical needs, recommend the best-fit solutions, and promote UL’s testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services.
• Owns the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, leveraging sales support and inside sales teams when needed.
• Maintains regular follow-up with customers to support service renewals, strengthen long-term partnerships, and identify cross‑selling opportunities for specialized services.
• Meets and qualifies new prospects from both inbound and outbound channels; understand their use cases, technical requirements, and purchasing processes to win new business.
• Collaborates closely with technical experts and engineers whenever specialized knowledge is required to support proposals or customer discussions.
• Brings in additional internal resources where beneficial for the sales process and hand off leads to our technical inside sales teams for highly complex or niche technical offerings.
• Ensures a seamless handover to delivery teams after contract closure to secure an excellent customer experience and smooth implementation.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree would be ideal, particularly in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or any discipline connected to EMC/Wireless.
• A minimum of 5 years’ technical sales experience with EMC/Wireless solutions.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage new accounts.
• Experience selling complex technical services—ideally TIC services within EMC, Wireless, or related technology areas.
• Fluency in English is essential. Good knowledge of Scandinavian or Polish languages is nice to have.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and proposing solutions.
• Recognized as a product or service specialist by peers, customers, or industry leaders.
• Availability to travel to customer sites (50–75% of working time).

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position is eligible for additional bonus compensation, private health care under BUPA, access to the UK National Healthcare System (NHS), Auto-Enrolment of Private Pension Plan, and 2 extra holidays (PTO) for volunteer work.

What You’ll Experience Working For ULS

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.

That’s where you come in — because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.

This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today — and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.

Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.

Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team

Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That’s what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.

Senior RF Systems Engineer – Ground Segment

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK

£72,000 – £90,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus

37.5 hours per week + 4 day work week option.

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.

This work provides resilient, high performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long term economic growth.

Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

The Role:

This is an opportunity to work on advanced RF systems at the heart of mission-critical Ground Segment capabilities supporting defence and aerospace programmes.

The role offers exposure to the full RF system lifecycle, developing high-performance solutions designed to operate in complex and demanding environments.

You will join a highly skilled engineering team delivering cutting-edge RF architectures and contributing directly to the performance, resilience, and evolution of next-generation systems.

The position involves the design and development of RF circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers.

Responsibilities include RF hardware design and layout, component selection and evaluation, prototype development, and RF testing to verify performance against requirements.

The role also supports manufacturing during build, integration, and test activities, and contributes to formal technical documentation.

In addition, the role focuses on the development of RF system and subsystem architectures, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, low-noise amplifiers, high-power amplifiers, RF conversion elements, and transmission line systems.

It includes performing link analysis and optimisation, considering propagation effects and potential interference sources, as well as defining and allocating RF system requirements.

Further responsibilities include identifying and tracking RF technical performance measures (TPMs), conducting system and subsystem trade studies, and supporting CAIV analysis.

The role also contributes to lifecycle considerations, including cost, reliability, availability, maintainability, and overall system effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative RF engineering solutions to complex technical challenges aligned with programme and organisational objectives.
• Work independently with limited direction, with outputs reviewed upon completion against departmental standards and objectives.
• Contribute to major engineering work packages and may take on technical leadership responsibilities within RF-focused programmes.
• Engage with senior engineers and stakeholders on significant technical matters, influencing system design and programme direction.
• Contribute to the development of new RF concepts and solutions, applying deep technical expertise and industry knowledge to advance capability across the organisation.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

• Experience in RF engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience in RF circuit design, microwave systems, and subsystem integration.
• Proven ability to develop and optimise RF system architectures, including antennas, transmitters, and receivers.
• Experience with RF testing, performance analysis, and validation against system requirements.
• Strong understanding of RF system trade studies, link analysis, and performance modelling.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience :

Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Calibration/validation ectronic instrumentation to maintain functionality and accuracy.
• Both Keysight and non-Keysight products are serviced. Work is performed at a customer location.
• Performing routine tasks, using prescribed procedures and technical duties that may require use of judgment.
• Solving a broad range of technical problems of varying scope and complexity.
• Understand customers’ requirements through face to face and written communication.
• Travel to customer sites >75% performing calibrations (On-site).

Qualifications

• Education and technical knowledge within sector and role
• Relevant experience in calibration of Test & Measurement equipment (focus on RF/MW)
• Certifications as an electronic/electrical technician
• IT knowledge (Windows, Office)
• Good communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
• Confident at answering customer questions
• Ability to recognize and anticipate problems and search proactively for solutions
• Ability to work independently and proactive attitude
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance
• Full clean driving licence

Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

At RFcreations, you will be responsible for:

• Defining RF and digital system architecture for new products.
• Designing PCB schematics implementing RF and FPGA systems.
• Diagnosing and fixing issues in prototypes.
• Defining calibration processes.
• Able to contribute to the development of RFCreations’ DSP IP, firmware or software.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

EXPERIENCE:

We are prepared to consider candidates with less experience. However, experience in several of the following areas would be considered essential:

Required experience:

• Good degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar.
• 5+ years working with RF electronics.
• Specifying RF systems, understanding novel application specific requirements.
• Designing RF circuits at GHz frequencies (selecting appropriate COTS components, cascade analysis etc).
• Using standard test equipment (Spectrum analyser, VNA, signal generator, oscilloscope).
• Debugging issues on high frequency PCBs.
• Measuring RF performance metrics against the specification (NF, IP3, SFDR etc).
• Confident in both technical leadership of RF systems projects, and in hands on development work.

In addition, we would anticipate the candidate to have experience in some of the following:

• PCB Layout.
• Writing test scripts in Python.
• Bluetooth systems.
• Antennas.
• High speed digital, e.g. USB3, PCIe.
• FPGA, particularly Xilinx and (System)Verilog.
• C++

DESIRED PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset.
• A passion for constant learning and improvement.
• A desire to make a difference and be part of changing the Test Equipment status quo.

ROLE SPECIFICATION – PRINICPAL RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER.

RFcreations is a core team of highly skilled and knowledgeable, professional engineers with decades of experience across the design and development of both RF and digital hardware, embedded, protocol stacks and UI software. From semiconductors, through high-value consumer end-products to disruptive wireless connectivity eco-systems, we understand the complexities involved in the journey from ‘idea’ to ‘production’.

Based in Cambridge we embrace the heritage of the exceptional innovation and disruptive technology that has gone before us and strive to contribute to this tradition.

Our vision is to create analysis and measurement products for development and production test, starting from first principles to really solve our customers’ challenges, not to simply replicate what is already available.

The customer base that we are engaged with includes industry giants: Apple, Qualcomm, Amazon, NXP, Meta, Nordic, Dolby, Bose, BMW through Bluetooth test houses and end device companies on a global basis.

RFcreations is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and during employment.

www.rfcreations.com

The role is full time and will be based at our office in St. Johns Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge. Hours can be at the successful candidate’s preference and flexible working is available but presence in the office is required 3 days per week. This is an opportunity to redefine the face of test equipment for the future!

Job Description How do you design microwave electronics that still perform when speed, power and survivability really matter? At Leonardo, our Electronic Warfare self‑protection systems are deployed across fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms — operating in some of the most demanding RF environments in the world. As a Senior or Principal Microwave Engineer, you’ll help design and deliver the microwave subsystems that enable these platforms to detect, respond and survive. Based primarily at our Luton and Bristol sites, this role offers hybrid working, with on‑site time flexing to meet programme and test requirements.

What you will do as a Senior / Principal Microwave Engineer working on EW programmes

• Design and develop microwave and RF circuits operating to and beyond 20 GHz, supporting advanced EW self‑protection systems.
• Contribute to the development of complex RF subsystems, from early concept and requirements derivation through detailed design, integration and test.
• Perform microwave simulation, modelling and optimisation using industry‑standard EM and circuit tools.
• Translate system‑level and RF requirements into robust, manufacturable microwave designs.
• Support hands‑on RF test, measurement and debug using world‑class laboratory facilities.
• Solve technically challenging problems across the RF chain, balancing performance, power, reliability and manufacturability.
• Engage in design reviews and technical discussions with internal stakeholders, partners and customers.
• For Principal‑level engineers
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to early‑career and developing engineers
  • Influence design approaches, tools and best practice across microwave teams
• Where required, support technical reviews across Leonardo UK sites or customer locations (UK and occasional overseas travel).

What You’ll Bring This role is aimed at engineers with deep microwave or RF expertise who are comfortable operating with a high degree of technical autonomy.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience designing RF / microwave circuitry or subsystems in complex electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of microwave theory, high‑frequency effects and practical implementation.
• Experience using one or more of
  • Keysight ADS
  • Microwave Office
  • CST Microwave Studio
  • Ansys HFSS
  • Siemens EDA / Mentor tools
• Practical experience with
  • RF and microwave layout techniques
  • Deriving, analysing and reporting against design requirements
  • Working within a structured electronic design lifecycle
• Hands‑on experience with RF test equipment, such as network analysers, spectrum analysers and RF sources.
• Proven ability to debug failing hardware or test setups.
• Experience interfacing with customers, suppliers or internal stakeholders on technical matters.
• Willingness and capability to support and mentor less‑experienced engineers (expected at Principal level).

Valuable (but not essential)

• Experience within the defence or aerospace sector.
• Background in regulated or high‑reliability industries.
• HNC/HND or degree‑level knowledge in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or similar — or equivalent practical experience.

Experience in some of the following is advantageous

• RF synthesisers (DDS or PLL‑based)
• RF conditioning chains and frequency conversion
• Passive microwave structures (e.g. filters)
• High‑power amplifiers or switches
• Low phase‑noise design and measurement
• RF chain analysis and budgeting
• RF PCB and MMIC design
• Circuits operating across multi‑octave bandwidths
• Model‑driven engineering (MATLAB / Simulink)
• Test automation (e.g. LabVIEW)

How This Role Grows With You This role rewards technical depth, judgement and delivery.

• Senior engineers operate with significant autonomy, owning complex microwave designs and solving demanding RF problems within EW systems.
• As influence and experience grow, progression to Principal Microwave Engineer brings broader technical authority — shaping subsystem architectures, guiding design standards and mentoring others.
• Principal engineers play a visible role in technical strategy, design governance and cross‑programme problem solving.
• Progression is driven by technical credibility, system‑level understanding and trust earned through delivery, rather than formal hierarchy.

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