Technical Lead - Sparkworks

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-led networks

Support during recruitment process

Opportunity to work on innovative technology

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol seeks a Technical Lead to drive innovative RF Directed Energy Weapons systems development. You will lead a multi-domain team, manage technical and project aspects while fostering collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in engineering development, experience in project management, and be educated in a relevant engineering discipline. This role offers a competitive salary and dynamic hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering engineering development activities.
• Experience in Project Management and planning tasks.
• Willingness to undertake DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-domain team to conduct electromagnetic modelling and RF DEW development.
• Make design decisions and conduct design trade studies.
• Manage project and budgetary activities.

Skills

High power RF systems

Electrical and electronic architecture

Electromagnetic modelling

RF testing

Design for EMC

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related

Job description

Overview

Sparkworks is a specialist team that develop cutting-edge solutions, particularly in the RF and Laser Directed Energy Weapons, and Low Observable Technologies. High demand from various partners across the armed forces community makes this an interesting time to join our team!

Salary and working arrangements

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: up to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

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.

The opportunity

As a Technical Lead within the Sparkworks programmes team you will play a crucial role in the RF Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) domain, leading the delivery of activities to develop RF DEW systems.

Working as part of the RF DEW programme team you will lead a multi-domain team to conduct electromagnetic modelling, electrical architecture assessment, test and design activities to inform RF DEW design and development. Working closely with the Design Lead to make design decisions and conduct design trade studies.

This role requires strong leadership qualities to lead the technical team, whilst also being accountable for project management and budgetary management. This is a challenging and exciting role in a growing domain for MBDA providing an opportunity to work on truly innovative and world class technology.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering engineering development activities.

• Proficient in at least one of the following: High power RF systems, electrical and electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing, design for EMC
• Experience in leadership and fostering collaboration in teams
• Educated to degree level in either Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related engineering or scientific discipline
• Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities
• Willingness to undertake DV clearance

Our company

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.

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