RF Systems Lead Engineer
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£57,500
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid
// Role Summary
Lead the data link systems engineering for a new weapons system programme, providing technical leadership and interfacing with suppliers and customers.
// Key Responsibilities
- Technical leadership for RF Systems Engineering on a new weapons system.
- Interface with both suppliers and customers.
- Lead a small team of RF systems engineers.
- Responsible for coordinating systems engineering aspects, including bids, architecture, and V&V.
- Requires understanding of RF technologies and system-level design.
// Role Specification
At MBDA, we are expanding our Data Link Systems organisation, a world leader in missile data link capabilities. We have an exciting opportunity for an RF Systems Lead Engineer to join our team.
Role and Responsibilities:
As the RF Systems Lead Engineer, you will be the primary Data Links technical point of contact for a significant weapon system project. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme.
- Coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids and defining system architecture.
- Managing development activities such as requirements management, system modelling, and system proving plans (Verification & Validation).
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to a small team of junior RF systems engineers.
- Interfacing effectively with both suppliers and customers.
What we are looking for:
- A strong understanding of RF technologies and system-level design considerations for RF communication systems.
- A solid background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle.
- Experience in managing suppliers and customer-facing skills.
- The ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team, with a commitment to achieving project goals.
- Capability to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose innovative design solutions.
- Ideally, degree qualified in a STEM subject.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary of circa £57,500, depending on experience.
- Dynamic (hybrid) working arrangements, typically with 3 days per week on-site.
- Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
- Pension scheme: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
- Overtime opportunities for paid overtime.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days per year.
- Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking.
- Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses.