Lead RF Systems Engineer​/Technical Lead

Position: Lead RF Systems Engineer / Technical Lead
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UK, Europe & Africa : UK :
Great Baddow || UK, Europe & Africa : UK :
Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK :
London BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title:

Lead RF Systems Engineer

Location:

Great Baddow (hybrid working) Who we are Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow shaping a safer future, for all of us.

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Role Description We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead RF Systems Engineer / Technical Lead to join our growing capability team focused on development of RF systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker with deep expertise in RF technologies who thrives at the interface of multi-disciplinary teams and excels in shaping innovative system solutions from concept through to demonstrator.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership :
Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond). Systems Engineering :
Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk. Multi-Disciplinary Integration :
Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions. Customer Engagement :
Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps. Team Collaboration :
Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to align delivery with project milestones and quality standards. Innovation :
Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies. Mentorship :
Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Essential Requirements Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related). Understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, signal processing chains, and system integration. Proven track record of system design, trade-off analysis, and performance modelling. Experience developing early-stage concepts into technology demonstrators or operational prototypes.

Excellent communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles and technical presentations. Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or acting as a technical authority. Desirable Skills Knowledge of EM, RF, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF simulation/modelling tools.

Experience with either Radar or electronic warfare techniques and military threat environments. Understanding of system-level testing and validation of RF systems. Familiarity with defence standards and system engineering frameworks (e.g., DOORS, SysML,…