{"id":3980,"date":"2026-07-20T11:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=3980"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:33:55","slug":"rf-antenna-test-engineer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/rf-antenna-test-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"RF Antenna Test Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_7402b93d _1875e39c _6f940b12 bc76835c f074b961 fac406fc a9d6eb7e a2906c41\">\n<h2 class=\"_0300edbc ab87ea81 _3fea3b0b bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 _1da1184c f8c63ce7 _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_0300edbc bd3e3ae5 bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 e9bc0933 _33273e3c _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f ebd46195\"><span class=\"f42d3fc1 _20e3c592 a2906c41\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Job Description<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Engineer \u00a338k &#8211; \u00a353k<\/p>\n<p>Senior \u00a345k &#8211; \u00a361k<\/p>\n<p>Principal \u00a354k &#8211; \u00a371k<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.<\/p>\n<p>Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Leonardo offers an additional allowances for some roles \u2013 for more information please contact ukcareers@leonardo.com<\/p>\n<p>Are you interested in being part of a team delivering excellent innovative Antenna solutions?<\/p>\n<p>We have a fantastic opportunity for an Antenna \/ RF Test Engineer to join our Bristol Site Antennas team.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You Will Do<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Working with project teams to agree test plans and strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Planning and scheduling testing activities to ensure project requirements are satisfied.<\/li>\n<li>Setting up test equipment (e.g. power supplies, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, network analysers) and following test plans to take measurements with this equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Support to general lab management tasks, including creating and maintaining the lab risk assessments and checking ESD equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Undertake testing within and supporting use of the on-site screened room and near field chambers.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting test equipment calibration and record keeping.<\/li>\n<li>Development of test jigs and fixtures for products under test.<\/li>\n<li>Data analysis of test results and report writing.<\/li>\n<li>Generation of test plans and test scripts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_0300edbc bd3e3ae5 bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 e9bc0933 _33273e3c _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f ebd46195\"><span class=\"f42d3fc1 _20e3c592 a2906c41\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Required<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>What you will bring<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Experience of working in screened rooms \/ near field chambers (preferably AESA testing experience).<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of general electronics and RF based test equipment and how to use them to take measurements.<\/li>\n<li>Test plan and report writing experience.<\/li>\n<li>Test script generation in C derivatives, Python and Visual Basic.<\/li>\n<li>Test data processing &amp; analysis.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of measurement error budgets and techniques to quantify and reduce error margins<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of electronics design, antenna basics and safe ways of working with ESD.<\/li>\n<li>A collaborator with proven communication skills across engineering functions (RF, Microwave, Electronics and Mechanical).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_0300edbc bd3e3ae5 bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 e9bc0933 _33273e3c _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f ebd46195\"><span class=\"f42d3fc1 _20e3c592 a2906c41\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Desirable<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\n<li>Experience of developing tools to automate measurements (e.g. LabView or other scripted methods).<\/li>\n<li>Experience of designing prototype electronic circuit boards and test cables.<\/li>\n<li>Experience of fault-finding test setups and simple circuit boards.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with 3D CAD modelling and 3D printing.<\/li>\n<li>MATLAB experience.<\/li>\n<li>AESA testing experience.<\/li>\n<li>EMC testing experience.<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of working with classified data\/material.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to travel within the UK or internationally as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_0300edbc bd3e3ae5 bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 e9bc0933 _33273e3c _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f ebd46195\"><span class=\"f42d3fc1 _20e3c592 a2906c41\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Security Clearance<\/p>\n<p><\/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<\/p>\n<p><\/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=\"_09e05163 d39eb70a a2906c41\">\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=\"_0300edbc bd3e3ae5 bf8f62e4 _61d5b7b5 e9bc0933 _33273e3c _403b6127 faf4914f _4debb2c0 _3f7f119f ebd46195\"><span class=\"f42d3fc1 _20e3c592 a2906c41\" 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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