Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Company Overview: Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets.

We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability.

Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications.

What You’ll Be Involved In Teledyne Microwave UK have an exciting opportunity for either:

• an experienced RF Engineer or
• an experienced Engineer in an electronics design field willing to train as an RF Engineer

This key individual will join their Engineering Team to design RF Circuits and Systems. Teledyne design and build leading edge RF technology from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs through to complete systems ranging from 500MHz to 40GHz. You will be responsible for the design of custom RF components and systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team from concept through to production transfer. You will also drive research into new enabling technologies for the Teledyne Microwave UK Roadmap which you will help to shape.

Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform detailed design and development of many types of RF Components, Systems and Multi-function Assemblies. This may include;

>Systems

>Converters

>Transceivers

>Frequency measurement systems

>VCOs and synthesizers

>Detector Log Video Amplifiers

>Limiters and Switches

>Low Noise Amplifiers

• Technical input to other disciplines to enable the complete project.
• Work with Sales & Marketing to support customer visits and provide product expertise.
• Undertake technical definition & detailed planning of specific product development projects in conjunction with the Project team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure that the product requirement is completely captured and planned as a series of engineering tasks.
• Be responsible for the achievement of the requirements, including cost objectives, of each product development project as detailed within the Customer order documents.
• Maintain visibility of the design approach and ensure, through review, that the implemented design will meet the product requirement.
• To facilitate and encourage appropriate technical discussion and broad communication of new ideas.

What We’re Looking For In You The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• An accomplished RF and Microwave Design Engineer with experience in a broad range of RF design.
• Understanding of mechanical design through development and product transfer.
• Experience in the design of complex RF microwave components, systems and sub-systems used within the Defence, Communications or Aerospace Industry.
• Experience of RF design up to 40GHz.
• Experienced with 3D EM simulation tools CST, HFSS etc.
• Experience with other microwave design tools AWR, ADS etc.
• Assist with the technical classification of products for export.
• Knowledge of good engineering processes and practices.
• Good communication skills – able to understand and report tasks, risks etc.
• Team working – both with peers and support staff.
• The successful candidate must be security clearable up to SC level.

Company Benefits Teledyne UK offer a wide range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Company sick pay.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Job Description Are you interested in being part of a team delivering excellent innovative Antenna solutions?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Antenna / RF Test Engineer to join our Bristol Site Antennas team.

You will be joining a welcoming and inclusive team of engineers, as part of the Antenna Core Delivery Team (CDT) working on a range of projects supporting the development and delivery of military communications equipment for a broad spectrum of applications and environments.

As a Test Engineer your role will be to help support the production testing and development of antenna-based solutions for Leonardo, ranging from development of jigs and fixtures to test script and plan generation in preparation for hands-on product testing and data analysis.

What You Will Do

• Working with project teams to agree test plans and strategies.
• Planning and scheduling testing activities to ensure project requirements are satisfied.
• Setting up test equipment (e.g. power supplies, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, network analysers) and following test plans to take measurements with this equipment.
• Support to general lab management tasks, including creating and maintaining the lab risk assessments and checking ESD equipment.
• Undertake testing within and supporting use of the on-site screened room and near field chambers.
• Supporting test equipment calibration and record keeping.
• Development of test jigs and fixtures for products under test.
• Data analysis of test results and report writing.
• Generation of test plans and test scripts.

Required What you will bring

• Experience of working in screened rooms / near field chambers (preferably AESA testing experience).
• An understanding of general electronics and RF based test equipment and how to use them to take measurements.
• Test plan and report writing experience.
• Test script generation in C derivatives, Python and Visual Basic.
• Test data processing & analysis.
• An understanding of measurement error budgets and techniques to quantify and reduce error margins
• An understanding of electronics design, antenna basics and safe ways of working with ESD.
• A collaborator with proven communication skills across engineering functions (RF, Microwave, Electronics and Mechanical).

Desirable

• Experience of developing tools to automate measurements (e.g. LabView or other scripted methods).
• Experience of designing prototype electronic circuit boards and test cables.
• Experience of fault-finding test setups and simple circuit boards.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling and 3D printing.
• MATLAB experience.
• AESA testing experience.
• EMC testing experience.
• An understanding of working with classified data/material.
• Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally as required.

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 – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane

Contract Type Permanent

Hybrid Working Hybrid

Responsible For Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into SSTL missions

Key Tasks

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for SSTL missions
• System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT)
• Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas
• Specification of in-orbit or ground based signal processing solutions
• Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration
• Work with other SSTL engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions
• Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning
• Manage payload delivery, integration and test as part of SSTL projects
• Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources
• Input to bids involving RF payloads
• Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders

PERSON SPECIFICATION Previous Experience

• Ideally 5+ years relevant experience
• System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions
• Requirements analysis and flow down
• Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification
• Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

• Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics
• Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution
• Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives
• Good inter-personal skills – both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives
• Familiarity with Matlab or Python for mathematical modelling
• Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work well in teams but also individually
• Results orientated, can-do approach
• Pro-active and able to take initiative
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with clear communication skills
• Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule, and audacity

Location Guildford, Surrey

Job Description Are you passionate about testing, technology, and working in a hands-on lab environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Radio Team in Basingstoke and play a key role in delivering high-quality testing services that support our customers’ products and innovation.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to support the setup, execution, and evaluation of laboratory testing for a wide range of customer products. In this role, you will work closely with engineers and customers, helping to ensure accurate test execution, reliable data capture, and high-quality reporting. With a strong level of autonomy, you will contribute directly to technical excellence and continuous improvement within the lab.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform laboratory testing.
• Build and modify test setups and equipment.
• Analyze test results and prepare reports.
• Work with engineers and interact with customers during testing.
• Maintain lab equipment and support calibration activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Technical School diploma or Engineering degree (ideally electrical, electronics, or telecommunications).
• Experience in a technical or lab environment would be nice to have.
• Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) testing or technologies would be nice to have.
• Ability to read technical drawings and test standards.
• Strong attention to detail and great communication skills.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented, multicultural environment.

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.

Job Title: Principal RF Engineer

Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Chelmsford – Great Baddow – Hybrid pattern

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £77,100 DOE + bonus scheme

Come and put yourself into a dynamic Principal RF Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of RF Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us.

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 In this role, you will apply deep RF design expertise to develop innovative solutions for both new products and the integration of advanced technologies into legacy systems. You will lead the full design lifecycle, from initial concept through detailed development, verification, and delivery, addressing complex RF engineering challenges with rigour and creativity. Acting as the RF lead at sub‑system and Line Replacement Unit (LRU) level, you will provide authoritative technical guidance, ensure design integrity, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements.

Core Duties

• Providing technical leadership on RF engineering, guiding design decisions and assuring technical integrity
• Developing, promoting and sharing new RF technologies for adoption across programmes and business areas
• Producing detailed RF system and circuit designs supported by analytical and electromagnetic simulation
• Specifing bespoke procured hardware and verify designs through simulation, analysis, testing and EMC support
• Leading integration activities within complex equipment environments and generate or review technical documentation
• Collaborating with systems, mechanical/thermal, safety, ILS and manufacturing teams; supporting lifecycle reviews, bids and proposals

Essential Skills

• Degree‑qualified in Electronic Engineering (or closely related discipline) with substantial experience in RF technologies, system architectures and circuit design
• Skilled in simulating RF systems using tools such as ADS, HFSS or equivalent modelling environments
• Experienced in producing component‑level designs suitable for volume production, including detailed verification and proving
• Considerable background in integration, defect resolution and gathering evidence to demonstrate acceptance, compliance, safety and fitness for purpose
• Ability to apply rigorous engineering discipline across RF design, simulation, analysis and system‑level validation activities
• Experience in high‑integrity environments and complex radar or sensing systems is adventagous

The Radar Systems Engineering Team You will be working as a Principal RF Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats.

Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology!

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.

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.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Principal RF Engineer

You will own the mathematical and physical foundations of one of the few operational commercial space-based RF geolocation systems in active customer use today. The core problem: estimating the position of RF emitters using time difference of arrival (TDOA), frequency difference of arrival (FDOA), and angle of arrival (AoA) measurements collected by a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You will formulate estimation problems, develop and validate algorithms, characterize error sources, and drive performance improvements across all three measurement domains.

You will inherit a working production geolocation system. This is not a greenfield research project. The algorithms exist, they run, and they produce results for real customers. Your job is to understand the existing system deeply, identify where performance is limited, and systematically improve it. Over time you will also extend the system with new measurement types and capabilities as mission requirements evolve.

This is a hands-on, iterative role operating on real-world data with all its imperfections. Calibration is incomplete. Truth data is sparse. Operational constraints require pragmatic engineering tradeoffs. You will spend significant time examining real geolocation outputs, diagnosing performance issues, refining algorithms based on what the data shows, and shipping incremental improvements. The work cycle is not “design an algorithm and hand it off.” It is: analyze outputs, identify the limiting error source, develop or refine an algorithmic solution, validate it against data, and repeat. You will work alongside software engineers who handle production implementation and infrastructure; your role is to ensure the algorithms are correct, well-understood, and continuously improving.

You will write code daily. Python is the primary tool for prototyping, simulation, data analysis, and algorithm validation. This is not a pure research position; the expectation is that you are building, testing, and iterating on working code, not producing papers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms from mathematical first principles through to working prototype implementations.
• Develop deep understanding of the existing production geolocation codebase. Identify design assumptions, performance bottlenecks, and areas where the underlying math can be strengthened.
• Reason across the full sensing chain: from collection geometry and onboard constraints through estimation algorithms to operational product performance. Own the end-to-end understanding of how system-level decisions affect geolocation accuracy.
• Develop and improve calibration approaches for timing, frequency, antenna, and geometry alignment across a multi-use distributed satellite constellation.
• Analyze geolocation outputs against ground truth and known emitter positions to identify systematic errors, performance regressions, and improvement opportunities.
• Model and characterize error sources: satellite ephemeris uncertainty, clock drift, ionospheric/tropospheric propagation effects, multipath, antenna calibration, and receiver noise.
• Incorporate orbital mechanics into signal models, accounting for satellite motion, Doppler dynamics, and constellation geometry.
• Conduct performance analysis: derive theoretical bounds, run Monte Carlo simulations, and validate against real satellite data.
• Translate validated algorithm improvements into specifications that software engineers implement in production systems. Review those implementations for correctness.
• Add new capabilities as mission requirements evolve: new measurement types, new constellation geometries, new operating conditions.
• Investigate and resolve anomalies in geolocation outputs by tracing errors back through the signal processing and estimation chain.
• Document algorithms, assumptions, and performance characteristics with sufficient rigor for defense customer technical review.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field, with thesis or research work in estimation theory, statistical signal processing, or a related discipline.
• Strong mathematical foundation in estimation and detection theory, linear algebra, probability, and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to go from problem formulation to working code. Python proficiency required; you will prototype algorithms, run simulations, and analyze data in Python daily.
• Comfort working with imperfect real-world datasets where calibration is incomplete, truth data is sparse, and operational constraints demand pragmatic tradeoffs.
• Comfort with iterative, data-driven development: you examine outputs, form hypotheses about what is limiting performance, implement fixes, and measure the result.
• Ability to read and understand an existing algorithmic codebase built by someone else, and to work within and improve that system rather than rewrite it.
• Understanding of, or demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, RF propagation physics and the signal models underlying TDOA, FDOA, and AoA estimation.
• Familiarity with orbital mechanics concepts sufficient to incorporate satellite position and velocity into geolocation models.
• Ability to read, understand, and critically evaluate published research in signal processing and geolocation.

Additional Qualifications

• Direct experience with TDOA, FDOA, AoA, or hybrid geolocation techniques.
• Background in SIGINT, electronic warfare, passive radar, or GNSS signal processing.
• Experience with SAR, InSAR, or other radar remote sensing (the estimation theory and signal processing fundamentals transfer directly).
• Experience developing or improving calibration routines for distributed RF systems.
• C++ reading proficiency sufficient to review and validate production implementations of your algorithms.
• Prior work in a defense, intelligence, or aerospace context.
• Experience with spaceborne RF systems, phased array antennas, or LEO satellite constellations.

About the Team

You will join a small, focused RF geolocation team that includes experienced software engineers handling full-stack and embedded implementation. Your role is the algorithmic and scientific core. You will work directly with the team lead who brings domain expertise in RF geolocation and defense customer requirements. The team operates remotely across multiple time zones.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Global Perks

🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP) 🚀 Launch Attendance 🌴 Generous Time Off Policy 🎓 Education Assistance Program 🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 👣 Family Leave 💪 Fitness Reimbursement 🧡 Employee Referral Program 🍉 Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space.

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to complete a background check. This may include criminal history and employment verification.

Please take a moment to review Spire’s Global Data Privacy Notice for Employees, Contractors, Candidates and Visitors, as well as Spire’s Privacy Policy.

Kindly be advised that communication regarding your application may come from @spire.com, @recruiting.spire.com, or from Candidate.fyi (our scheduling tool).

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 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

Overview We are looking for an EMC Test Technician to join our Military and Aerospace EMC team. This is a hands-on role preparing equipment, supporting test engineers, and conducting EMC tests in line with industry standards and internal procedures.

The role offers excellent development opportunities and is ideal for someone with technical aptitude, good attention to detail, and interest in defence and aerospace testing.

Responsibilities

• Set up and assist with EMC testing of electronic equipment.
• Operate test equipment under supervision.
• Accurately record measurements and observations.
• Prepare and maintain lab setups, equipment, and test environments.
• Follow internal procedures and contribute to lab housekeeping.

Skills / Qualifications

• Technical qualification (e.g. BTEC, HNC) in engineering or relevant experience in a testing or lab environment.
• Familiarity with test equipment and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

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

• The ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (baseline or SC level).
• Availability to work Monday to Thursday: 08:30–17:00, and Friday: 08:30–15:00 (37.5 hours per week).
• A team-focused and safety-conscious attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

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”.

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Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimal travel within UK, unless interested in more

LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

What’s In It For You

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what’s your next change?

About The Role… The instruments and equipment you design will travel to the stars and impact generations to come… If that sparks interest, read on:

Passionate about RF (Radio Frequency) Design? Interested in working on the full life-cycle of projects, studies to installation? Wanting a role where you can actually see the physical equipment you design? Enjoy collaborating with internal clients and suppliers? Then we might have a role for you!

We’re looking for an experienced RF Design Engineer to join the Portsmouth based team. The multi-functional team is responsible for the design and development of RF and Microwave Instruments / equipment for Earth Observation satellites.

How You Will Contribute To The Team…

• Design, simulate and optimise radio frequency / microwave circuitry and equipment.
• Develop microwave systems architectures for elements within radar and radiometer instruments covering frequency range from a few MHz to hundreds of GHz.
• Perform functional and performance analysis and decomposition of requirements to equipment and module level.
• Support integration and validation of microwave equipment at instrument level.

About You…

• Interested in bringing ideas to the table and working with Systems Engineers to shape instruments
• Comfortable designing hardware and systems, depending on project requirements
• Demonstrable experience of RF hardware design, development, analyses and verification methods.
• Good knowledge and use of RF simulation tools such as Keysight ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS and other RF simulation tools
• Very familiar with the use of RF test equipment such as VNAs, Scopes, power meters, signal generators and spectrum analysers

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. How We Can Support You Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

#YESPOST

You will be able to adapt to new engineering situations and be comfortable in abstracting detail in order to understand the simulation and missile’s behaviour!

Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 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…

The opportunity: We are looking for ambitious engineers with a growth mind-set to join our team. If you are the right person for us, you will seek a supportive environment, surrounded by passionate experts while being a part of a collaborative and driven team.

The Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) team conduct the most complete test of missiles other than a firing and are MBDA’s Missile test track. We design complex, real-time simulations that surround real missile hardware to allow us to ‘fire missiles indoors’.

As a HWIL RF engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing and maintaining new and existing RF equipment and working with multi-disciplinary teams to combine RF, electronics engineering and software development to produce new capabilities that enable the HWIL team to run new simulations.

What we want from you: Broad engineering experience with deeper experience in some of the following skill areas:

• Radio Frequency design and testing
• System performance analysis
• Interface debugging and system integration
• Hardware/Software design requirements
• System design for real-time applications
• Familiarity with Linux operating system
• Familiarity with computer science (C++ an advantage)
• Integration of microcontrollers into RF hardware (e.g. Raspberry Pi)

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.

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