ITEA Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK Defence company is seeking two ITEA Engineers for a 6-month contract in Buckinghamshire. The role focuses on systems and electronics integration for airborne communication and mission systems, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree and experience in complex aerospace projects. Apply now to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading ITEA activity in complex aerospace projects.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and verification activities of comms and radar systems.
• Write and execute functional test procedures.
• Manage test results and provide evidence outputs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Engineering degree

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.

If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking to further develop your career in the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Marlow.

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