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RF Systems Engineer

MBDA

Develop advanced RF datalink and communications technologies used across the lifecycle of MBDA missile and weapon systems.

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Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Work mode

Hybrid

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Mid Level

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

£55,000 – £55,000 per year

Official salary is up to £55,000 per year depending on experience. MBDA also advertises a possible company-performance bonus of up to £2,500.

Opportunity

Job Description

The RF Systems Engineer joins MBDA’s Data Link Systems organisation, developing high-performance RF communication capabilities for advanced guided weapons.

The work covers research, early concepts, system design, development, integration, production and in-service support.

Responsibilities

Design and develop RF communication and datalink systems.
Develop system and subsystem requirements.
Conduct RF analysis, modelling and performance assessments.
Support hardware and software integration.
Plan and support verification and validation activities.
Investigate system-performance and integration issues.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary missile-system teams.
Prepare technical documentation and design evidence.

Eligibility

Relevant degree or equivalent experience in RF engineering, electronics, telecommunications, physics or a related discipline.
Relevant experience may range from graduate to experienced-engineer level.
British citizenship or dual UK nationality with British citizenship is required.
Successful candidates must undergo HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.
Additional security-clearance requirements may apply.

Required Skills

RF engineeringCommunication systemsSystems engineeringDatalink systemsEngineering analysisSystem integrationVerification and validationTechnical documentation

Preferred Skills

Missile datalinksAntenna systemsRF simulationMicrowave engineeringDigital communicationsAerospace systemsDefense systems

Application Instructions

Open the official MBDA vacancy, select Apply and complete the online application. Submit a current résumé demonstrating relevant RF, communications, electronics or systems-engineering experience.

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