Technical Lead, Engineering, Systems Engineer

You will lead the technical direction of a defence programme that advances high power RF system capabilities from early concept through modelling and test. This role gives you authority over how electromagnetic interactions are modelled, how electrical architectures are structured and how design choices evolve across the system lifecycle. You will shape the methods, analytical pathways and technical evidence that drive development decisions.

Bristol-based, hybrid working on offer

• Acting as technical lead for the project with responsibility for defining modelling approaches, technical methods and design rationale
• Leading electromagnetic modelling of high power RF propagation, coupling paths and system level interactions using established and emerging analytical tools
• Directing electrical and electronic architecture assessments across power generation, RF transmission chains, control interfaces and system integration boundaries
• Overseeing RF test strategy including bench testing, subsystem trials and data interpretation to validate design assumptions
• Working with design specialists to run trade studies covering configuration options, subsystem behaviour, EMC considerations and performance constraints
• Coordinating multi domain engineers to produce technical evidence including models, analyses and design justification material that supports programme decisions
• Contributing to technical planning across work packages including scheduling, resourcing and risk management to ensure coherent delivery

• Skilled in at least one of the following: high power RF systems, electrical or electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing or design for EMC
• Degree in physics, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering or similar discipline
• Confident leading technical teams and collaborating across functions
• Strong organisational skills for project and task planning
• Ability to obtain Developed Vetting clearance
• Background in high power RF systems, electrical or electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling or RF testing
• Experience leading engineering activities in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Ability to plan and manage technical work across teams

• Salary around £65,000 depending on experience.
• A company bonus scheme
• A pension with contributions up to 14 percent
• Flexible working options
• Enhanced parental leave with wider support for paternity, neonatal and fertility treatment
• A healthcare cash plan for routine medical costs

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold DV clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.