Graduate Microwave Engineer

Leonardo is seeking talented individuals for its 18-month Graduate Programme, designed to develop graduates into leading technical or business professionals. You will contribute to real projects, work alongside industry experts, and gain hands-on experience across the full microwave design and development lifecycle.

As a Graduate Microwave Engineer, you will join a team delivering world-leading Electronic Warfare capabilities for defence platforms. This role is based in Luton with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. Occasional travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

What You Will Do

As part of the Microwave Engineering team, you will support the development of high-performance RF and microwave technologies for advanced Electronic Warfare solutions. Your activities will include:

• Designing and developing innovative RF and microwave circuits, subsystems and components.
• Modelling, simulating and analysing microwave performance using industry-standard tools.
• Supporting the development of microwave technologies operating at frequencies up to 40GHz and beyond.
• Conducting laboratory testing, measurement and validation using specialist RF and microwave test equipment.
• Analysing technical data and presenting findings.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (systems, RF, antenna, mechanical, software) for integration.
• Contributing to technical documentation, design reviews, and customer deliverables.
• Developing an understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for curious, motivated graduates with a passion for engineering, problem-solving, and technology. You should have, or be on track to achieve:

• A minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree, Integrated Master's degree, MSc or PhD in a relevant STEM discipline, such as:
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics or Applied Physics
  • Engineering Physics
  • Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
  • Communications Engineering
  • Space Engineering
  • Robotics Engineering
  • Computer Communication and Networks
  • Cyber Security or related disciplines

We would also like to see:

• An interest in RF engineering, microwave systems, electromagnetics or high-frequency electronics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience of simulation, modelling or laboratory-based testing (desirable).
• Familiarity with microwave or RF design tools (beneficial but not essential).

Benefits

Our Graduate Programme offers:

• Structured professional development and technical training.
• Support from experienced engineers, mentors, and the graduate community.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects with real customer impact.
• Development towards professional registration.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, products, and engineering disciplines.
• Networking opportunities across Leonardo's UK business.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening (BPSS) and National Security Vetting (NSV) for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
• Benefits Package: Includes generous leave (up to 12 flexi-days), an award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution), free mental health support, financial advice, employee networks, a bonus scheme, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and flexible benefits up to £500 annually (private healthcare, dental, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working is available.
• Location: Luton.