Bristol At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an RF Systems Lead Engineer.
You will be responsible for leading data link systems engineering work on a new weapons system programme, interfacing with both suppliers and customers, and providing technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers.
Circa £5 0,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days 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: As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project.
You will be responsible for coordinating the systems engineering aspects of the project, including supporting bids, defining the system architecture, and managing development activities such as requirements management, system modelling management, and system proving plans (V&V).
You will lead a small team of RF systems engineers.
You will have a strong background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle together with experience of managing suppliers.
We're looking for you to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals.
Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers Work package management Technical leadership of junior engineers Systems design methodologies Requirements definition and management Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle Overseeing the transition of development hardware into production Leading technical investigations Experience with proving and validation Configuration management Awareness of simulation tools: Architecture (SysML) / performance modelling (MATLAB) Experience working within an international team Understanding of RF communication principals and design Our company: We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.