Industrial Placement Antenna Engineer

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Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates.

• You’ll work alongside expert engineers to design, simulate, and test antenna systems for electronic warfare applications. This is a unique opportunity to build practical skills and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Designing and simulating antennas using advanced 3D electromagnetic (EM) modelling tools
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet performance and environmental requirements
• Testing antenna designs in anechoic chambers and labs to ensure reliability in harsh conditions
• Supporting integration of antennas into wider system architectures
• Documenting and presenting technical findings to internal stakeholders

• We’re looking for students who are curious, proactive, and eager to learn. You’ll need
• To be currently studying for a degree in a relevant subject such as
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics
• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
• Communications, Space, or Robotics Engineering
• Computer Communication and Networks, Cyber Security
• A basic understanding of electromagnetic theory (prior antenna experience not required)
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to grow in a dynamic engineering environment

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) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

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).
• Tailored perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

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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, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type Fixed term

Hybrid Working Hybrid

Seniority level Internship

Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security