💼 Full-Time Position

Senior or Principal Microwave Engineer

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Leonardo UK Ltd
📍 luton, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
luton, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 08, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Salary Range

Senior: £45k - £61k; Principal: £54k - £71k.

Role Overview

At Leonardo, our Electronic Warfare self‑protection systems are deployed across fast jet, UAV, land and naval platforms. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop microwave and RF circuits operating to and beyond 20GHz, 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 labora...