Systems Lead – RF Data Link

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a Systems Lead for RF Data Link subcontractor on an initial 12‑month contract, with options for Stevenage or Bristol based on preference.

The role leads the RF data link subsystem within a weapons program, overseeing requirements, system design, supplier management and design reviews, and requires SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to achieve SC clearance.
• Strong understanding of RF communications principles and design.
• Experience managing project timescales and deliverables, and providing technical leadership to a small engineering team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage system requirements.
• Apply systems design methodologies.
• Manage work packages.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.
• Manage internal and external suppliers.
• Coordinate with customer stakeholders.
• Lead design reviews across the lifecycle.
• Experience with proving and validation.
• Experience working within an international team.
• Identify and manage technical risks.

Skills

SC clearance

RF communications

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

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

This role is for a systems lead engineer, responsible for the development and delivery of an RF data link system within a weapons system program. Responsibilities will include:

• 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.