Principal Microwave Engineer

## Principal Microwave Engineer Apply:
GB
- Luton
- Cap. Green 300:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R0032604
*
* Job Description:

**** How do you design microwave electronics that still perform when speed, power and survivability really matter?
** At Leonardo, our Electronic Warfare self‐protection systems are deployed across fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms — operating in some of the most demanding RF environments in the world. As a Senior or Principal Microwave Engineer, you’ll help design and deliver the microwave subsystems that enable these platforms to detect, respond and survive. Based primarily at our
** Luton or Bristol
** sites, this role offers hybrid working, with on‐site time flexing to meet programme and test requirements.
** What you will do as a Principal Microwave Engineer working on EW programmes:
*** Design and develop
** microwave and RF circuits
** operating to and beyond
** 20
* *** GHz**, supporting advanced EW self‐protection systems.
* Contribute to the development of
** complex RF subsystems**, from early concept and requirements derivation through detailed design, integration and test.
* Perform microwave simulation, modelling and optimisation using
** industry‐standard EM and circuit tools**.
* Translate
** system‐level and RF requirements
** into robust, manufacturable microwave designs.
* Support
** hands‐on RF test, measurement and debug
** using world‐class laboratory facilities.
* Solve technically challenging problems across the RF chain, balancing performance, power, reliability and manufacturability.
* Contribute to and be supported by an Integrated Project Team.
* Propose and report on
** work packages** (
** cost, schedule
** and
** technical progress**).
* Engage in
** design reviews and technical discussions
** with internal stakeholders, partners and customers.
* Provide
** technical leadership and mentoring
** to early‐career and developing engineers
* Influence design approaches, tools and best practice across microwave teams
* Where required, support technical reviews across Leonardo UK sites or customer locations (UK and occasional overseas travel).
** What you’ll bring
** This role is aimed at engineers with
** deep microwave or RF expertise
** who are comfortable operating with a high degree of technical autonomy.
** Essential experience:
*** Proven experience designing
** RF / microwave circuitry or subsystems
** in complex electronic systems.
* Strong understanding of
** microwave theory**, high‐frequency effects and practical implementation.
* Experience using one or more of:  + Keysight ADS  + Microwave Office  + CST Microwave Studio  + Ansys HFSS  + Siemens EDA / Mentor tools
* Practical experience with
** RF and microwave layout techniques.
*** Extensive hands‐on experience with
** RF test equipment**, such as network analysers, spectrum analysers and RF sources.
* Proven ability to
** debug failing hardware or test setups**.
* Analysing results and reporting against derived
** design requirements.
*** Experience interfacing with
** customers, suppliers or internal stakeholders
** on technical matters.
* Experience working within a
** structured electronic design lifecycle
** under
** configuration control.**
* ** Team working,
** including effective
** communication skills**,
** progress reporting
** and
** planning of one’s activities
** in pursuit of the team’s goals.
* Willingness and capability to
** support and mentor less‐experienced engineers**.
** Valuable (but not essential):
*** Definition of
** work packages** (cost, schedule, technical milestones) e.g. to support estimates or to kick-off new work.
* Experience with in the
** defence or aerospace sector**.
* Background in regulated or high‐reliability industries.
* HNC/HND or degree‐level knowledge in Electronic Engineering,…