RF Systems Lead Engineer - FASE
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
£55,000
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
hybrid
// Role Summary
Lead the development of cutting-edge data link systems for a new weapons program, providing technical leadership and interfacing with suppliers and customers.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead data link systems engineering on a new weapons system programme.
- Provide technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers.
- Interface with both suppliers and customers.
- Drive development of data link capabilities and technologies.
- Manage technical studies and capability delivery.
// Role Specification
RF Systems Lead Engineer - Data Link Systems
MBDA is expanding its world-leading Data Link Systems organisation and has an exciting opportunity for an RF Systems Lead Engineer. This role is pivotal in leading data link systems engineering for a new weapons system programme, requiring close collaboration with suppliers and customers, and providing essential technical guidance to junior engineers.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development of data link capabilities and accelerate data link technologies for the Future Air Superiority Effector (FASE) program.
- Steer and manage technical studies within data link systems and supporting technologies.
- Oversee the delivery of technical capabilities to ensure program readiness.
- Conduct and manage trade studies.
- Verify the performance of prototype hardware for rapid exploitation.
- Engage with key technology suppliers.
- Liaise with customers to understand their needs and present our technological capabilities.
- Lead a multi-disciplined team, including RF systems engineers and related functions.
- Play a crucial role in shaping future battlespace connectivity.
What We're Looking For:
- A strong understanding of RF technologies and system-level design for RF communication systems.
- Ideally, a degree qualification in a STEM subject.
- A robust background in systems engineering across the entire product lifecycle.
- Experience in managing suppliers.
- Customer-facing skills are highly desirable.
What We Offer:
- Salary circa £55,000, dependent on experience.
- Company bonus up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
- Pension scheme with a maximum total contribution of up to 14%.
- Opportunity for paid overtime.
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
- Flexible working arrangements considered.
- Enhanced parental leave (up to 26 weeks for maternity/adoption/shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave, and fertility treatments).
- Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking.
- Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses.
- Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 4-5 days per week on-site.