Overview

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead data link systems engineering on a new weapons system programme
• Coordinate systems engineering activities across bids, architecture definition, requirements management, system modelling, and V&V plans
• Interface with suppliers and customers and provide technical leadership for junior RF systems engineers
• Act as the main Data Links technical point of contact for the weapon system project
• Lead a small team of RF systems engineers

Qualifications & Skills

• Understanding of RF technologies and system‑level design for RF communication systems
• Degree qualified in a STEM subject (ideally)
• Strong background in systems engineering across the full product life cycle
• Experience managing suppliers and working with customers; customer facing skills are desirable
• Ability to work autonomously within a multi‑skilled team and commit to project goals
• Ability to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions
• Experience with proving and validation
• Experience with configuration management
• Awareness of simulation tools: Architecture (SysML) and performance modelling (MATLAB)
• Experience working within an international team

Additional Information

• Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
• Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
• 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. BPSS checks after offer stage
• 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: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking and more

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