Technical Lead - Sparkworks
// Role Summary
Lead the development of cutting-edge RF Directed Energy Weapons systems as a Technical Lead within MBDA's specialist Sparkworks team. This dynamic role offers the chance to innovate and manage multi-domain teams working on world-class technology.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of RF Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) systems development.
- Manage multi-domain teams in electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture, and design activities.
- Accountable for project management, budgetary control, and technical team leadership.
- Requires a proven track record in engineering development and proficiency in High Power RF, electrical architecture, or electromagnetic modelling.
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline required.
- Willingness to undertake DV clearance.
// Role Specification
Sparkworks is a specialist team that develops cutting-edge solutions, particularly in RF and Laser Directed Energy Weapons, and Low Observable Technologies. High demand from various partners across the armed forces community makes this an interesting time to join our team!
The Opportunity:
As a Technical Lead within the Sparkworks programmes team, you will play a crucial role in the RF Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) domain, leading the delivery of activities to develop RF DEW systems.
Working as part of the RF DEW programme team, you will lead a multi-domain team to conduct electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture assessment, test and design activities to inform RF DEW design and development. You will work closely with the Design Lead to make design decisions and conduct design trade studies.
This role requires strong leadership qualities to lead the technical team, whilst also being accountable for project management and budgetary management. This is a challenging and exciting role in a growing domain for MBDA, providing an opportunity to work on truly innovative and world-class technology.
What we're looking for from you:
- Proven track record in delivering engineering development activities.
- Proficient in at least one of the following: High power RF systems, electrical and electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing, design for EMC.
- Experience in leadership and fostering collaboration in teams.
- Educated to degree level in either Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
- Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities.
- Willingness to undertake DV clearance.
Our company:
Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.
MBDA is a leading defence organisation.
What we can offer you:
- Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.
- Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
- Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
- Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.