Systems Lead - RF Data Link

Tatton Recruitment; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Systems Lead - RF Data Link subcontractor for an initial 12 month contract. The role offers hybrid/remote work with 4-5 days on site, located at Bristol or Stevenage, with a 37 hour week and 12 months duration.

Inside IR35 (Umbrella) and £85/hour. The successful candidate will lead a Data Link Systems team across Bristol and Stevenage, defining requirements, driving design reviews, and managing internal/external suppliers and stakeholders in a global

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain SC clearance.
• Understanding of RF communication principles and design.
• Experience managing project timescales and deliverables, and providing technical leadership to a small team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and manage them throughout the lifecycle.
• Apply systems design methodologies and lead design reviews.
• Manage work packages and lead junior engineers.
• Coordinate internal and external suppliers and customer stakeholders.
• Lead risk management and validation activities.
• Work within an international team environment.

Skills

RF communication

Technical leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

SC clearance

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Systems Lead - RF Data Link subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Rate:£85.00 per hour

Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter'

Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)

Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days per week onsite, possible change to this depending on workload. A 4-day week (Monday to Thursday is possible).

Contract:37 Hours per week

Duration: 12 months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Systems Lead - RF Data Link subcontractor Job Description:

The Data Link Systems team is responsible for the development the RF communications sub-systems within a weapons system. Our team is located at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. The successful applicant could be primarily located at either. The role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-skilled team. It will provide exposure to complex and technologically and advanced projects and products. Working with highly talented and motivated engineers, in a friendly and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Requirements definition and management
• Systems design methodologies
• Work package management
• Technical leadership of junior engineers
• Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers
• Managing customer stakeholders
• Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
• Experience with proving and validation
• Experience working within an international team
• Managing Technical Risks

Skillset/experience required:

• The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC clearance.
• They will have an understanding of RF communication principals and design.
• They will also have experience managing project timescales and deliverables, and providing technical leadership to a small engineering team.
• Good interaction skills, verbal and written communication are essential