RF Systems Engineer

Hire a Data Link System Engineer at MBDA

As part of our Data Link Systems team, you will work on the design and implementation of cutting‑edge RF communication systems that are key to the success of our weapons systems. Our team has a presence at both the Bristol and Stevenage sites. We collaborate broadly across MBDA with multiple disciplines to create high‑performance weapons systems for our Armed Forces.

• RF Systems Technical Leads
• RF Systems Engineers
• Algorithm / Modelling Engineers
• Signal Processing Engineers

We are interested in talking to RF systems engineers, Systems Engineering team leaders, experienced Systems Engineers with an interest in building their RF communications knowledge, Engineers from the RF domain with an interest in building their Systems Engineering skills, Engineers with modelling experience, and Engineers with signal processing experience.

• RF / Microwave systems knowledge
• Requirements management and systems design
• Managing external suppliers with procurement team support
• Technical leadership of junior engineers
• Experience participating in, or leading design reviews across the product lifecycle
• Experience coordinating the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification
• System‑level functionality proving, Software / Firmware integration and proving
• Familiarity with antenna systems
• System‑level RF modelling
• Familiarity with real‑time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems
• Understanding of waveform design and implementation
• Systems modelling and Autocode generation experience
• Experience with research based on technical publications
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies.

We are proud of our employee‑led networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Our Data Link Systems organisation is based across the UK and offers hybrid working. Dynamic (hybrid) working can vary between 2 to 5 days per week on‑site depending on workload classification. Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum, after the offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience.

• Company bonus:
  Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave:
  Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working:
  We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities:
  Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...