Job Description 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 Senior 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

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role Capgemini Engineering is looking for RF engineer who will be able to derive detailed RF Test System requirements from a detailed equipment specification. Also supports the production of the test solution documentation and formal reviews with Projects.

The ideal candidate will have had experience in designing RF (L band and above) Test Systems and have extensive knowledge of the following:-

• System Design
• Microwave Test Hardware (Network Analysers and Spectrum Analysers in particular)
• Microwave theory
• Software
• System Build & Integration
• Validation

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Design, Integration, Validation and Documentation of RF Test Systems solutions; this role shall include all efforts required to deliver the test & control solution, including all hardware aspects where applicable and coordination of these disciplines where appropriate.
• Ensures that the developed solution is developed and produced within the relevant issued quality processes.
• Liaise with Project Responsible Engineer to achieve successful project milestone reviews with associated document inputs.
• Responsible for maintaining the solution and for providing support through the project operations phase (with the support of the Test Operations organisation).
• To provide responses/advice with respect to test hardware related occurrence reports and non-conformance raised.
• Supports the weekly and monthly reporting to the project team and to the department management team.
• Reporting to both Project management and the RF Test Systems Team Lead

Your profile

• HND in Electronic Engineering with relevant similar industry experience.
• Graduate in Electrical / RF Engineering; Aerospace; Electrical manufacture and design.
• Good analytical skills and methodical approach to problem resolution and investigations.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Able to present technical data to peers and project managers in a coherent manner
• Able to negotiate with multi team

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Well-being hub and different wellbeing initiatives
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad.
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemin.

Capgemini Is Proud To Be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) Under The UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. As Part Of Our Commitment To Inclusive Recruitment, We Will Offer An Interview To All Candidates Who

Declare they have a disability, and

Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security ClearanceOR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We havebuilt a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As an RF test Engineer (Space) you will join our team in Portsmouth to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

You will be responsible for performing RF and low voltage DC testing on satellite systems, ensuring designs meet strict technical, safety, and performance requirements. The role involves working on-site across AM/PM shifts, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting EMC testing and validation activities.

• Location: Portsmouth
• On Site: Full time
• Clearance: SC clearable
• Experience Level: Mid level

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform RF and low voltage DC testing on aerospace systems
• Support EMC testing and validation activities as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure test results meet project specifications
• Record, analyse, and report RF test results accurately
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures across all shifts

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Experience in RF testing and low voltage DC testing
• Background in aerospace or space industry is essential
• Understanding of EMC principles and RF measurement techniques
• Ability to work effectively across AM/PM shifts and on-site full time

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent military experience
• Proven experience in RF test environments, ideally within aerospace or space
• Familiarity with test procedures, instrumentation, and RF measurement techniques

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with EMC troubleshooting and validation
• Knowledge of aerospace safety and regulatory standards
• Ability to interpret schematics, RF diagrams, and test documentation

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: 19572

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an EMC Test Engineer at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role As an EMC Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective test and evaluation of aircraft, land platforms and associated electronic and armament systems operating in complex electromagnetic environments.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide subject matter expertise within multidisciplinary project teams, supporting the planning, execution and assurance of electromagnetic trials across civil and military programmes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing E3 technical expertise in a customer facing and delivery focused environment
• Understanding customer problems and contributing to innovative engineering solutions
• Producing test plans, technical reports and presentation material in line with project requirements
• Identifying E3 technical risks and supporting Project Managers with mitigation
• Supporting the planning and delivery of electromagnetic trials programmes
• Maintaining continued technical engagement with key internal and external stakeholders

Essential Experience Of The EMC Test Engineer

• Proven understanding of fundamental electromagnetic theory
• Have a strong interest and/or experience of Radio Frequency (RF) design and testing
• Experience across E3 technical areas such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) or High‑Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
• Ability to author technical documentation including test plans and reports
• Experience working within technical governance frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence to stand behind engineering judgement and challenge constructively

Essential Qualifications For The EMC Test Engineer

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Physics
• Evidence of continued professional learning and development

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is full time and based at Farnborough. Adaptive working is available, with at least 3 days per week expected on site. Hybrid working patterns are available. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow 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

Requisition ID: 122354

Location: Great Baddow – Flexible working 2/3 days onsite per week

Grade: GG11

Referral Bonus: £5,000

Role Purpose 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 Skills & Experience

• 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).

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is desirable.

Further Information

• Occasional travel may be required in this role to visit customer sites for demonstrations, installations, handovers or reviews.
• An SC level security clearance is required for this role, and candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Division overview: Capabilities At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.

As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

Requisition Number: 19628

Contract Type: Permanent

Location(s):

London, 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.

About The Job This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy RF Design Team supporting the RF testing and development of some of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the defence industry. Salary: Circa £30,000-£45,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity to join a busy RF Design Team supporting the RF testing and development of some of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the defence industry.

Our team is looking for an RF Laboratory Technician to provide day to day support to the RF Designers across various tasks including testing, component level assembly and rework, mainly on development or prototype boards.

You’ll use your experience of RF circuits and components covering a wide frequency range up to high GHz, as well as fault finding, rework, soldering and use of general laboratory equipment.

Training and guidance will be provided for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For From You

• Familiar with RF Circuits and components across a wide range of frequencies
• Practical skills – soldering and rework at SMT component level – ideally qualified to IPC 610 but training can be provided, fault finding and RF component level assembly
• Use of RF Laboratory Test Equipment – Spectrum Analysers, VNA’s, Power meters
• Ability to perform automated testing – LabView, VEE
• Self-starter – well organised, motivated and shows initiative.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy RF Design Team supporting the RF testing and development of some of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the defence industry. Salary: Circa £30,000-£45,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: We have a fantastic opportunity to join a busy RF Design Team supporting the RF testing and development of some of the most cutting edge and exciting projects in the defence industry.

Our team is looking for an RF Laboratory Technician to provide day to day support to the RF Designers across various tasks including testing, component level assembly and rework, mainly on development or prototype boards.

You’ll use your experience of RF circuits and components covering a wide frequency range up to high GHz, as well as fault finding, rework, soldering and use of general laboratory equipment.

Training and guidance will be provided for the right candidate.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Familiar with RF Circuits and components across a wide range of frequencies
• Practical skills – soldering and rework at SMT component level – ideally qualified to IPC 610 but training can be provided, fault finding and RF component level assembly
• Use of RF Laboratory Test Equipment – Spectrum Analysers, VNA’s, Power meters
• Ability to perform automated testing – LabView, VEE
• Self-starter – well organised, motivated and shows initiative.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

RF and Microwave Design EngineerContract: Fixed term until January 2027, full time Salary: £39,906 per annumLocation: Liverpool, hybrid (minimum of 3 days on site per week)Role PurposeThe RF and Microwave Design Engineer will play a critical role in the design, development, and integration of advanced microwave sensing systems for next-generation healthcare diagnostic and monitoring technologies within the Infection Innovation Technology Laboratory (iiTECH). The postholder will be responsible for developing and optimising microwave and radio-frequency (RF) circuits, antenna design, and sensing architectures that underpin innovative handheld and wearable devices aimed at the detection, monitoring and prevention of infectious diseases.Working as a part of multidisciplinary research and development team, the appointee will contribute to the full lifecycle of sensor technology innovation from conceptual design, simulation and prototyping to experimental validation and clinical translation. The role will involve close collaboration with electronics engineers, biomedical scientists, applied machine learning engineers and clinicians to ensure the developed systems are robust, accurate, and clinically applicable.Key responsibilities include design and characterisation of RF/microwave circuits, antennas design, development of microwave-based sensing and imaging modalities, integration with digital and embedded systems, and implementation of rigorous quality assurance and regulatory standards.This position offers a unique opportunity to push boundaries of microwave sensing, contribute to technological innovation in healthcare diagnostics, and develop transformative tools that address global health challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, simulate and prototype RF and microwave antennas, circuits for healthcare sensor applications targeting the detection, monitoring, and prevention of infectious diseasesDevelop antenna resonators optimised for biomedical sensing and material characterisationUse electromagnetic simulation tools namely CST to model, optimise, and validate sensor performance across relevant frequency ranges.Conduct iterative testing, calibration and refinement of designs to ensure sensitivity, stability and reproducibilityCollaborate with data scientists and electronics engineers to integrate microwave structures with electronics and AI and ML algorithms for real-time data collectionSupport the development of data pipelines and algorithms for real-time signal analysis, imaging, and feature extraction from microwave sensor outputs.Evaluate system-level performance, including signal-to-noise ratio, frequency response, and environmental robustness, ensuring compatibility with downstream AI and data processing modulesDevelop and implement rigorous testing and characterisation protocols to assess microwave sensors reliability, calibration accuracy, and long-term stability.Design and prototype circuitry in alignment with environmental and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing to ensure robust operation under varied physiological and clinical conditions.Document design procedures, test outcomes, and quality assurance measures to support translational deploymentWork closely with partners in academia, industry, and global health organisations to align research objectives.Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure technologies address user needs and healthcare priorities.Publish research findings in high-impact academic journals and present at international conferences.Contribute to translating research findings into practical applications by supporting collaborations with industry partnersIdentify potential sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing fundsYou will havePhD or equivalent industrial experience in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a focus on RF/microwave circuit design or sensing systems.Proven expertise in the design, simulation, and prototyping of RF and microwave circuits, antenna resonators for sensing applications.Proficiency in analogue, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, including RF front-end development, impedance matching, and high-frequency measurement techniquesExperience with electromagnetic and network analysis instrumentation (e.g., VNA, spectrum analysers, signal generators) for circuit testing, calibration, and characterisationDemonstrated ability to conduct experimental validation, iterative prototyping, and performance optimisation of sensing systems.Strong track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals or writing industrial reports.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)Additional benefits of joining LSTM:30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemesGovernment backed “cycle to work” scheme.Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports CentreA range of additional family friendly policies Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role. Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. About LSTM Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies