About the role

  • Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond)
  • Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk
  • Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions
  • Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps
  • Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to align delivery with project milestones and quality standards
  • Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related)
  • Understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, signal processing chains, and system integration
  • Proven track record of system design, trade-off analysis, and performance modelling
  • Experience developing early-stage concepts into technology demonstrators or operational prototypes
  • Excellent communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles and technical presentations
  • Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or acting as a technical authority
  • Degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is desirable

Benefits

  • Flexible working 2/3 days onsite per week
  • Referral Bonus: £5,000

Job title

Lead RF Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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