RF Systems Lead Engineer

MBDA UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime: paid overtime

Flexi Leave: up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 wks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an RF Systems Lead Engineer to head the data link systems work on a new weapons system programme. You will lead a small team of RF systems engineers and act as the main technical contact for the Data Links element with suppliers and customers.

The role involves coordinating systems engineering activities, defining the system architecture, managing requirements, system modelling, and proving plans (V&V), as well as supporting bids.

Qualifications

• RF knowledge and system-level design for RF comms.
• Strong systems engineering with end-to-end lifecycle and supplier management.
• Customer-facing skills desirable and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Lead data link systems engineering for a weapon system project.
• Coordinate system engineering activities, bid support, and architecture definition.
• Manage requirements, system modelling, and V&V planning (V&V).
• Lead a small team of RF systems engineers.

Skills

RF technologies

Systems engineering

Supplier management

Customer facing

Autonomy

Education

Degree in a STEM field

Tools

SysML

MATLAB

Job description

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 and Working Arrangements

Salary: Circa £57,500 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…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

Role Overview

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.

Key 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

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.