{"id":2472,"date":"2026-05-14T10:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2472"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:35:35","slug":"senior-or-principal-rf-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/senior-or-principal-rf-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior or Principal RF Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_8313b98a f8eca643 f0228dbf _88af430f _3ee2e44e _99b3e92d e8b233a3\">\n<h2 class=\"_946213aa _5f9c4607 _90820f39 _9fd89c5c d7a1f895 da6628f3 f0640169 a5eeb16c b77377cf _886cde9f _45bde1b9\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_946213aa _27bd3566 _9fd89c5c d7a1f895 b8aa1270 _89d85cc9 a5eeb16c b77377cf _886cde9f _45bde1b9 _9158f608\"><span class=\"abf4077d _86685eda\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description <\/strong><strong>Your Impact <\/strong>Join us at Leonardo and become part of a team shaping the next generation of radar technology. We\u2019re looking for talented, driven, and experienced RF\/Microwave Engineers to join our expanding hardware engineering community within our world\u2011class radar division, based at our Edinburgh site.<\/p>\n<p>As an RF Engineer, you\u2019ll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering cutting\u2011edge radio\u2011frequency 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You\u2019ll Bring <\/strong>To excel in this role, you\u2019ll bring a strong command of RF circuit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic theory, paired with the problem\u2011solving 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<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2e99433a _082f4705\">\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Supervise junior responsible engineers from within your system or functional block of RF assemblies<\/li>\n<li>Ensure design reviews are planned, executed and completed successfully<\/li>\n<li>Prepare robust manufacturing data packs and provide technical support to sub-contracts and engineering interface with manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Qualifications first or second degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical &amp; Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics)<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience (5 years +) in RF circuit design and analysis and a strong understanding of microwave techniques and electromagnetic theory<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in using commercial software tools for RF analysis \/simulation and schematic capture such as ADS, AWR, CST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_946213aa _27bd3566 _9fd89c5c d7a1f895 b8aa1270 _89d85cc9 a5eeb16c b77377cf _886cde9f _45bde1b9 _9158f608\"><span class=\"abf4077d _86685eda\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Security Clearance <\/strong>This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government\u2019s 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<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why join us <\/strong>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\u2013life balance. Whether you&#8217;re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we\u2019re here to help you thrive.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_2e99433a _082f4705\">\n<li>Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.<\/li>\n<li>Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.<\/li>\n<li>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).<\/li>\n<li>Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.<\/li>\n<li>Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.<\/li>\n<li>Tailored Perks Spend up to \u00a3500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech &amp; lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_946213aa _27bd3566 _9fd89c5c d7a1f895 b8aa1270 _89d85cc9 a5eeb16c b77377cf _886cde9f _45bde1b9 _9158f608\"><span class=\"abf4077d _86685eda\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2014they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.<\/p>\n<p>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. 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