RF Systems Technical Lead | Directed Energy

MBDA; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA's Sparkworks team is developing cutting-edge RF and laser directed energy weapons. The role is based in Bristol as a full-time position with dynamic hybrid working up to five days on site.

You will lead engineering development activities, steer an interdisciplinary team in EM modelling, architecture assessment, testing and design, and collaborate closely with the Design Lead to drive decisions and trade studies.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering engineering development activities.
• Proficiency in RF systems, electrical/electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing or EMC design.
• Experience in leadership and fostering collaboration in teams.
• Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in project management and planning tasks.
• Willingness to undertake DV clearance.
• British citizenship and BPSS-compliant right to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of activities to develop RF Directed Energy Weapons systems.
• Lead a multi-domain team conducting EM modelling, architectural assessment, testing and design.
• Collaborate with the Design Lead to make design decisions and conduct trade studies.
• Provide strong technical leadership while remaining accountable for project management and budget.

Skills

RF systems

EM modelling

Electrical architecture

RF testing

EMC design

Leadership

Project management

Education

Physics

Electrical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

MBDA's Sparkworks team is developing cutting-edge RF and laser directed energy weapons. The role is based in Bristol as a full-time position with dynamic hybrid working up to five days on site.

You will lead engineering development activities, steer an interdisciplinary team in EM modelling, architecture assessment, testing and design, and collaborate closely with the Design Lead to drive decisions and trade studies.