Systems Lead – RF Data Link

Job Reference: BH-81881

Posted by: Carl Delaney

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Industry: Defence and Military
Stevenage, UK
£85 – £85 per Hour

Description of role:

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.

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