Job Description:
At Leonardo, we are excited to be working with other industry partners as well RAF’s Rapid Capabilities Office and the UK Ministry of Defence to develop the technologies needed for the next generation of combat air vehicles.
As part of this, a new opportunity has arisen for a Lead Antenna Engineer to work within a growing team of Antenna Engineers in Luton, working in a Core Delivery Team (CDT) across an RF product portfolio.
This is a great opportunity for someone at Lead Engineer level, or approaching, looking to advance their technical leadership skills with a view to future progression to Chief Engineer or Technical Specialist.
This is a technical specialist role, responsible for driving innovation and antenna technical direction for the team.
Due to the nature of the role, it is a pre-requisite that any candidate must be a sole UK National and be willing to undergo and possess Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

What you’ll do as a Lead Antenna Engineer:
As part of a growing UK wide team, and depending on your skills and expertise, work may include:

• The development of existing product and advanced research into cutting-edge solutions for both new and existing platforms.
• Using various EM simulation tools (e.g. CST Microwave Studio and FEKO) to analyse and optimise the design and installation impacts of antenna apertures and sensors on a platform.
• Undertake the detailed design and development of antenna/radome (sensor/window) and any together with their associated electrical, mechanical and functional interfaces working closely across a multi-disciplined team
• Technical assessment and modelling of system or subsystem design to ensure compatibility with overall system performance. This extends to acting as independent Design Assessor to support the Electronics Function as required.
• In conjunction with the Chief Antenna Engineer, setting the technical strategy for the discipline and assuring that the people, process and tool capabilities and in place for their local team to achieve their objectives.
• Generation of discipline estimations and project plans for project delivery as directed by the Chief Antenna Engineer.
• Driving innovation within the department, acting as a technical specialist and focal point for mentoring of junior engineers and for the transfer of antenna and microwave engineering domain knowledge.

What you really must have:

• Degree in a STEM subject (Physics, Mathematics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, or another science-based subject).
• Experience / Education in at least one of the following areas of Electromagnetics: Radio frequency (RF) design, Antenna design/modelling/measurement (including installed antenna design) or Computational Electromagnetic Modelling (CEM)
• Excellent numerical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for lateral or innovative thinking
• The ability to assimilate complicated topics quickly and possess strong communication skills to convey complex subjects across a multi-disciplined project team.
• Demonstrated experience of technical leadership and delivery of complicated engineering work packages.

It would be nice if you had:

• A Master’s Degree or Ph D in a subject such as Physics, Antenna Design, Propagation, Electromagnetics, Microwave engineering, Data Analysis of measured data, etc.
• Working knowledge of EM modelling tools such CST Microwave Studio or similar.
• Scientific programming experience. MATLAB is a preferred tool but knowledge of other languages is acceptable if it suggests an easy adaptation to MATLAB.
• A theoretical or practical knowledge of antenna measurements.
• Measurement experience using standard microwave equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyser, etc.).
• Experience of direct line management of engineers including conducting appraisals and managing personal development of team members.

Security Clearance
You must be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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 hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid