Technical Bid Lead: RF & Space Defense Architect

Ernst & Young; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to drive technical solutions for bids in Space & Defence. In this key role, you will lead the technical input for proposals, define solution architectures, and produce essential technical documentation. Candidates must possess a strong background in RF Engineering or similar, along with excellent technical writing skills. The position is based in Belfast with a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £97,000, and it offers a high-impact opportunity to directly shape bid content and strategy.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in RF/microwave systems and technical product leadership.
• Strong understanding of RF subsystems used in aerospace or secure communications.
• Exceptional technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical input for bids from qualification through submission.
• Define solution architectures and engineering estimates.
• Produce technical documentation including compliance matrices and system overviews.

Skills

RF Engineering

Technical writing

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Degree in RF Engineering, Electronics, Physics or similar

Master’s/PhD in related disciplines

Job description

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Technical Bid Lead to drive technical solutions for bids in Space & Defence. In this key role, you will lead the technical input for proposals, define solution architectures, and produce essential technical documentation. Candidates must possess a strong background in RF Engineering or similar, along with excellent technical writing skills. The position is based in Belfast with a competitive salary range of £60,000 - £97,000, and it offers a high-impact opportunity to directly shape bid content and strategy.