Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in Microwave Engineering on real-world projects.
- Earn a salary of £26,228 per year.
- Undertake a year-long placement in Luton, with a hybrid working model.
- Study towards a relevant STEM degree and have an interest in RF engineering.
About the Role
This is a 1-year Industrial Placement opportunity based in Luton.
What You'll Do
As part of the Microwave Engineering team, you will support the development of RF and microwave technologies for advanced Electronic Warfare solutions. Your activities will include:
- Supporting the design and development of RF and microwave circuits, subsystems, and components.
- Using industry-standard simulation and modelling tools to analyse microwave performance.
- Supporting the development of technologies operating at frequencies up to 40GHz and beyond.
- Conducting laboratory testing, measurement, and validation using specialist RF and microwave equipment.
- Analysing technical performance data and presenting findings to engineering teams.
- Collaborating with RF, antenna, systems, software, and hardware engineers.
- Contributing to technical documentation and design reviews.
Approximately 50% of your placement will be dedicated to a cohort-led Industrial Placement project, where you will develop and deliver a project addressing a real business challenge, culminating in presentations to senior stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
You should be studying towards a degree in:
- 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 STEM disciplines
We'd also like to see:
- An interest in RF engineering, microwave systems, or electromagnetics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
The Placement Experience
You'll benefit from:
- Hands-on experience on real engineering projects.
- Mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Technical and professional skills development.
- A dedicated Industrial Placement cohort project.
- Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and technologies.
- Opportunities to build your professional network across Leonardo.
Security Clearance
Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years. Additional National Security Vetting may apply, which generally requires continuous residence in the UK for the previous five years (or ten for DV clearance).
Benefits
- Salary: £26,228
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, and gym memberships.
- Successful completion may lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme.