Systems Lead - RF Data Link
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Systems Lead - RF Data Link subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Rate: £85.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days per week onsite, possible change to this depending on workload. A 4-day week (Monday to Thursday is possible). Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Systems Lead - RF Data Link subcontractor
Job Description: The Data Link Systems team is responsible for the development the RF communications sub-systems within a weapons system. Our team is located at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. The successful applicant could be primarily located at either. The role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-skilled team. It will provide exposure to complex and technologically and advanced projects and products. Working with highly talented and motivated engineers, in a friendly and supportive environment.
Responsibilities:
This role is for a systems lead engineer, responsible for the development and delivery of an RF data link system within a weapons system program. Responsibilities will include:
- Requirements definition and management
- Systems design methodologies
- Work package management
- Technical leadership of junior engineers
- Managing internal suppliers, and external suppliers
- Managing customer stakeholders
- Leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
- Experience with proving and validation
- Experience working within an international team
- Managing Technical Risks
Skillset/experience required:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC clearance. They will have an understanding of RF communication principals and design. They will also have experience managing project timescales and deliverables, and providing technical leadership to a small engineering team. Good interaction skills, verbal and written communication are essential.