ITEA Engineer

Matchtech; Marlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Defence company in Buckinghamshire is looking for ITEA Engineers on 6-month contracts. The role involves critical systems integration for electronic warfare units, focusing on airworthiness and certification within airborne mission systems. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and relevant experience in complex defence projects.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle.
• Experience in leading ITEA activity on complex/airborne projects.
• Familiar with aerospace specifications like ARP4754, RTCA DO-160G.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical and functional integration of comms and radar systems.
• Write and execute functional test procedures, creating thorough reports.
• Manage test results and ensure delivery of work to quality standards.

Skills

Logical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree or relevant experience in Electronics/RF Comms/Software

Tools

Polarion

Job description

Looking for two ITEA Engineers to join a UK Defence company in Buckinghamshire.

6 month contracts

Key skills required for this role

Important

Our client, a leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an ITEA Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Marlow. The role involves significant systems and electronics integration for electronic warfare units with a focus on airworthiness and certification within the engineering lifecycle of airborne communication and mission systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead physical and functional integration and verification activities of comms and radar systems.
• Write functional test procedures at sub-system/system level.
• Execute testing as per the test procedures and create thorough test reports, liaising with external organisations as necessary.
• Manage test results, including success and failure management, and provide evidence outputs to progress to required outcomes.
• Operate lab RF test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise sources) to stimulate and analyse systems.
• Compile Verification Compliance Matrix and DDPs.
• Participate in other verification/qualification activities.
• Support meetings with customers/suppliers, including preparation of documentation and presentations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report progress and escalate technical issues as required.
• Ensure delivery of work to time, cost, and quality standards.

Job Requirements:

• Proactive and able to self-drive progress while seeking input when required.
• Solid knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle.
• Strong logical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement corrective actions.
• Experience working with ambiguity and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical issues to stakeholders at different levels.
• Good understanding of risk and configuration management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering degree or relevant experience in Electronics/RF Comms/Software.
• Experience in leading ITEA activity in complex/airborne/aerospace projects.
• Experience in verification/design of RF systems or other complex electronic/networking systems is advantageous.
• Awareness of aerospace specifications such as ARP4754, RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-810 is desirable.
• Experience working on communication and radar systems.
• Familiarity with systems engineering toolsets (e.g., Polarion) is desirable.

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