Team Lead - RF Design

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension: up to 14% total contributions

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a Team Lead for RF Design in Stevenage, combining technical leadership with people management. The role involves guiding RF design packages and delivering challenging projects within the UK defence sector, with a path to career growth in technical or people management.

The position supports hybrid working and a salary around £75,000 depending on experience, with potential relocation assistance. BPSS security clearance is required for candidates who pass the offer stage.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages.
• Experience leading work packages and providing day-to-day leadership to teams.
• Familiar with RF and Antenna design tools and layout.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and design for manufacture and test.
• Experience in Project Management and planning (Excel, P6/MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of RF/antenna projects within the UK defence sector.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the RF team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet program milestones.
• Manage work packages, schedules and resource plans to On Time and On Cost.

Skills

RF design leadership

Team leadership

RF testing

System architecture

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

RF testing

Job description

We’re looking for a Team Lead with a flair for people and leadership and a passion for delivery!

Job Title: Team Lead – RF Design

Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizens only

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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.

The opportunity:

Our Electronic Engineering (EE) Function has a fantastic opportunity for a Team Lead within our expanding RF and Antenna Team.

The Team Lead position will require a strong technical background in RF design with proven ability to lead work packages and provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team.

Working alongside another Team lead, the Group Lead and Technical Experts, you’ll be responsible for leading the design and delivery of some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the UK defence industry.

This is a challenging and exciting role with great career development pathways to progress in either technical or people management disciplines.

What we're looking for from you:

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages, while collaborating in a diverse cross-functional organisation. A flair for leadership and people management is also essential.

• Team leadership both technical and functional with the ability to inspire and drive high performing teams.
• Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)
• Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design
• Experience using RF and Antenna design tools (eg Microwave Office, HFSS), including layout.
• Fully conversant with modern Radio Transceiver System architecture and design
• Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.
• Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities (use of Excel, P6 or MS Project beneficial) On Time On Cost, On Quality.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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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.

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