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RF Systems Lead Engineer

Mbda Systems

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is seeking an RF Systems Lead Engineer to lead data link systems engineering work for new weapons system programmes. The ideal candidate will possess strong systems engineering skills, experience in RF technologies, and a relevant STEM degree. This role includes managing a small team of engineers, coordinating project aspects, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Attractive salary and hybrid working options are provided, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals looking to make an impact in defense technology.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum 14% pension contribution

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

Understanding of RF technologies and system-level design considerations.
Strong background in systems engineering across the full product lifecycle.
Ability to perform technical investigations and provide design solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead data link systems engineering work on new weapons system programmes.
Coordinate systems engineering aspects of projects and support bids.
Manage a team of RF systems engineers and oversee development activities.

Skills

RF communication system design

Systems engineering

Managing suppliers

Technical leadership

Requirements management

Configuration management

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Tools

SysML

MATLAB

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Bristol

Bristol

At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an RF Systems Lead Engineer. You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers.

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
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…

The opportunity:

As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project. You will be responsible for coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids, defining the system architecture, and managing development activities such as requirements management, system modelling management, and system proving plans (V&V). You will lead a small team of RF systems engineers.

What we're looking for from you:

You will have an understanding of RF technologies, and system level design considerations for RF communication system. Ideally, you will be degree qualified in a STEM subject. You will have a strong background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle together with experience of managing suppliers. Customer facing skills are also highly desirable.

We're looking for you to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking.

We are looking for some of the following skills:

Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers
Work package management
Technical leadership of junior engineers
Systems design methodologies
Requirements definition and management
Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
Overseeing the transition of development hardware into production
Leading technical investigations
Experience with proving and validation
Configuration management
Awareness of simulation tools: Architecture (SysML) / performance modelling (MATLAB)
Experience working within an international team
Understanding of RF communication principals and design

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