Team Lead - RF Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking a Team Lead – RF Design in Stevenage to lead an RF and Antenna team, guiding delivery of complex RF design workstreams. You will manage day-to-day activities, coordinate with senior engineers, and drive technical excellence.

The role requires proven RF design capability, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid working is available, with on-site emphasis due to workload. Security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages.
• Flair for leadership and people management in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with RF and antenna design tools and layout concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of RF and antenna packages.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to the team.
• Collaborate with Group Lead and Technical Experts to plan and execute work.

Skills

RF design leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

RF circuitry knowledge

Tools

Microwave Office

HFSS

Layout design

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 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.

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What we do matters. Because defence matters.

As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future.

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. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.