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Technical Lead

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Summary
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.

Where you will work
Bristol-based, hybrid working on offer

What you will be doing

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 deliveryYour profile

Proven experience delivering engineering development activity
 • 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 planningEssential requirements
 • 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 and rewards

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.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then

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