Senior Microwave Engineer

## Senior Microwave Engineer Apply:
GB
- Luton
- Cap. Green 300:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R0032603
*
* 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 Microwave Engineer or Senior Microwave Engineer, you’ll help develop and deliver the microwave subsystems that enable these platforms to detect, respond and survive. Based primarily at our
** Luton
* * site, this role offers hybrid working, with on‐site time flexing to meet programme and test requirements.
** What you’ll do
**** What you will do as a Microwave Engineer / Senior Microwave Engineer working on EW programmes:
*** 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 prototyping through detailed design, integration and test.
* Perform microwave simulation, modelling and optimisation using
** industry‐standard EM and circuit tools**.
* Perform hands‐on
** RF test, measurement and debug
** using world‐class laboratory facilities.
* Propose changes / updates as applicable.
* Contribute to and be supported by an Integrated Project Team.
* Engage in
** design reviews and technical discussions
** with internal stakeholders, partners and customers.
* In performing the above, solve technically challenging problems across the RF chain, balancing performance, power, reliability and manufacturability.
** What you’ll bring
** This role is aimed at engineers with
** microwave or RF expertise
** who are comfortable operating with some technical autonomy.
** Essential experience:
*** Proven experience working with
** RF / microwave circuitry
** in electronic systems.
* Understanding of
** microwave theory**, high‐frequency effects and practical implementation including layout.
* Experience using one or more of:  + Keysight ADS  + Microwave Office  + CST Microwave Studio  + Ansys HFSS  + Siemens EDA / Mentor tools
* Hands‐on experience with
** RF test equipment**, such as network analysers, spectrum analysers and RF sources.
* Ability to
** debug failing hardware or test setups**.
* Practical experience
** analysing results
** and reporting against
** design requirements.
*** Experience interfacing with
** customers, suppliers or internal stakeholders
** on technical matters.
* ** Team working:
** effective
** communication**, undertaking activities in pursuit of the team’s goals and reporting on progress of these.
* Willingness to support
** and mentor less‐experienced early careers engineers**.
** Valuable (but not essential):
*** Experience working within a
** structured electronic design lifecycle**.
* Exposure to
** reporting
* * on
** cost and schedule
** as well as technical progress.
* Experience with in the
** defence or aerospace sector**.
* Background in regulated or high‐reliability industries.
* HNC/HND or degree‐level knowledge in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or similar — or equivalent practical experience.
** Experience in one or more of the following is advantageous:
*** RF and microwave layout techniques
* RF synthesise rs (DDS or PLL‐based)
* Mixers* Frequency conversion
* Passive microwave structures (e.g. filters)
* High‐power amplifiers or switches
* Low phase‐noise design and measurement
* RF chain analysis and budgeting
* RF PCB design
* MMICs* Antennas
* High speed digital circuitry
* Circuits operating across
** multi‐octave bandwidths
*** Model‐driven engineering (MATLAB / Simulink)
* Test automation (e.g. LabVIEW)
** How this…