RF/DEW Technical Lead — Lead Cutting‑Edge Systems

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Technical Lead for the Sparkworks RF DEW programme. You will lead delivery of activities to develop RF directed energy systems, supervising a multi-domain team and coordinating electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture assessment, testing and design decisions.

The role combines technical leadership with project and budget management, working closely with the Design Lead to drive trades and ensure milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Project Management and planning tasks.
• Willingness to undertake DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of RF DEW system development activities.
• Direct multi-disciplinary team for electromagnetic modelling, testing and design decisions.
• Collaborate with Design Lead to inform design decisions and trade studies.
• Manage project budget and timelines.

Skills

High power RF systems

Electrical & electronic architecture

Electromagnetic modelling

RF testing

Design for EMC

Leadership

Education

Degree in Physics or Electrical/Aero Engineering or related

Job description

MBDA UK Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Technical Lead for the Sparkworks RF DEW programme. You will lead delivery of activities to develop RF directed energy systems, supervising a multi-domain team and coordinating electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture assessment, testing and design decisions.

The role combines technical leadership with project and budget management, working closely with the Design Lead to drive trades and ensure milestones are met.