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

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