Electronic RF Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Electronics Solution Lead to join their Communications and Force Protection Team. This role involves developing innovative subsystem engineering solutions and specifying electronic components for Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) programmes. Candidates will have the chance to grow personally and professionally through various project stages, from concept development to supporting fielded designs. If you have a strong background in engineering development and system integration, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience with system-level specification and COTS items.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsystem solutions and specifications.
• Support system integration activities.

Skills

Engineering Development Lifecycle

System-Level Specification

COTS Items

Subcontractor Collaboration

Open VPX Standards

System Integration

Tools

Open VPX Chassis

GPUs

Network Controllers

RF Devices

Job description

Leonardo is seeking an Electronics Solution Lead to join our Communications and Force Protection Team, supporting Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) programmes. This role involves developing subsystem engineering solutions, specifying and defining electronic COTS items, and system integration. The position offers opportunities for personal growth across various project stages, from concept to support of fielded designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop subsystem solutions and specifications
• Specify and define electronic COTS components such as Open VPX chassis, GPUs, network controllers, RF devices
• Support system integration activities

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of all stages of the engineering development lifecycle
• Experience with system-level specification, COTS items, subcontractor collaboration, Open VPX standards, and system integration

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of Safety, Security, and legislative constraints
• Experience in Electronics Warfare and ECM

Applicants must be able to obtain SC security clearance and access UK eyes-only information.