RF Technical Lead

RF Technical Lead

Location: Bristol

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Working model: Onsite, up to 5 days per week

Security Clearance: British Citizen, with willingness to obtain DV clearance

I’m working with a leading defence technology organisation looking for an RF Technical Lead to join a specialist engineering team developing advanced RF and emerging defence technologies.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, working across multiple engineering disciplines to develop complex systems, assess technical solutions and drive engineering activity from concept through to testing and delivery.

The role

You’ll provide technical leadership across a range of engineering activities, working closely with specialists to develop and assess advanced RF systems and make informed design decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering activities across RF system development
• Supporting the development and assessment of high-power RF systems and electrical/electronic architectures
• Overseeing activities such as electromagnetic modelling, RF testing and EMC design
• Working with engineering specialists to assess technical options and conduct design trade-offs
• Providing technical direction and helping coordinate priorities across the team
• Planning engineering activities and monitoring delivery against agreed timescales
• Supporting project management, resource planning and budgetary considerations
• Working closely with design and engineering leads to resolve complex technical challenges
• Building effective relationships across engineering, programme and wider stakeholder teams
• Encouraging collaboration and maintaining a strong technical focus across multidisciplinary activities

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced engineer with a strong background in one or more of the following:

• High-power RF systems
• RF engineering and testing
• Electrical or electronic architecture
• Electromagnetic modelling
• EMC and electromagnetic compatibility
• Complex engineering development

You should have experience taking ownership of engineering activities and working across multidisciplinary teams, with an understanding of project planning and delivery.

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aeronautical Engineering or another relevant engineering or scientific discipline would be expected.

Experience providing technical leadership, coordinating engineering teams or making complex design decisions would be particularly useful.

Package

• Bonus up to 21% of base salary
• Pension contribution up to 14%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised meals and free onsite parking
• Healthcare Cash Plan

Security: Applicants must be British Citizens. Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS checks after offer and will need to obtain DV clearance.

For further information feel free to reach me at 02895213213, or simply apply!

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