Graduate RF/Microwave Engineer

leonardo company
Edinburgh
1 week ago
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Graduate RF/Microwave Engineer

Job Description:

Opportunity

We are looking for talented, enthusiastic Science and Engineering Graduates, who enjoy solving complex problems, to work alongside some of the most talented people in the UK. Do you want to work on real-time projects alongside leading scientists and engineers within a globally renowned company? Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection, and sustainable 'smart' solutions.

Our 18-month Engineering Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to grow your career in hardware design. You’ll start on a salary of £33,000, with a welcome bonus and a Temporary Accommodation Allowance for those moving more than 40 miles for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.

Most training will be delivered via on-the-job experience working on real production hardware within project groups delivering sensor systems to our customers. Additional formal technical training to augment the on-the-job training will be provided via taught courses depending on the business needs and your career direction. At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera and LinkedIn online training platforms that offer around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning is actively supported.

As a Graduate RF / Microwave Engineer you will:

  • Develop lifelong skills in microwave and RF circuit design, working on frequencies up to 40GHz, with mentorship from world-class experts in the field ensuring high performance and reliability, ensuring compliance with system specifications and safety and environmental standards.
  • Use state-of-the-art simulation and modelling tools to design products such as transmit/receive modules (TRMs), up/down converters, antennas, filters as well as highly integrated RF and digital boards.
  • Contribute to the design and development of key components in high-performance avionic sensor systems.
  • Test and assess designs in our well-equipped laboratories and anechoic chambers, ensuring robust performance in extreme environmental conditions for long-term use.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams – mechanical, systems, test and manufacture - to ensure seamless integration of RF and microwave components into larger systems.
  • Prepare technical documentation and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to technical reviews. Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for hardware design processes and methodologies.

What we need from you:

  • Minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s, Integrated Masters degree, or higher degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline. For the Graduate RF/Microwave Engineer role, the preferred degrees are: Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Mathematics.
  • Strong interest in microwave and RF design, with basic familiarity with design tools like CST, HFSS, ADS or similar being desirable but not required as training will be provided.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively in a team. A proactive approach to learning new technologies is crucial.

Security Clearance

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunityyou must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

  • Flexible Working:Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working.
  • Company funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
  • Holidays:25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
  • Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
  • Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
  • Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations:GB - Newcastle

Contract Type:Permanent

Hybrid Working:Hybrid

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