Job summary
As RF system lead engineer, you will be the main Data Links technical point of contact for a weapon system project.
Key skills required for this role
RF Systems, MATLAB, SySML, V&V, Systems Requirements, RF design, RF Communication
Important
Position subject to security clearance and proof of 5-year UK residency.
Job description
The opportunity:
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.
What we're looking for from you:
You will have an understanding of RF technologies, and system level design considerations for RF communication system. Ideally, you will be degree qualified in a STEM subject. You will have a strong background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle together with experience of managing suppliers. Customer facing skills are also highly desirable.
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. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking.
We are looking for some of the following skills:
1. Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers
2. Work package management
3. Technical leadership of junior engineers
4. Systems design methodologies
5. Requirements definition and management
6. Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
7. Overseeing the transition of development hardware into production
8. Leading technical investigations
9. Experience with proving and validation
10. Configuration management
11. Awareness of simulation tools: Architecture (SysML) / performance modelling (MATLAB)
12. Experience working within an international team
13. Understanding of RF communication principals and design
What we can offer you:
14. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
15. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
16. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
17. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
18. Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
19. 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
20. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
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.
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