{"id":1419,"date":"2025-12-15T14:04:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=1419"},"modified":"2026-01-15T00:09:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T00:09:49","slug":"lead-rf-systems-engineer-5","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1419","title":{"rendered":"Lead RF Systems Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"_306efec1 _404b9129 bc8c0f26 _0b89ecbb _2526058e cdf7c5d9 edf07323\">\n<h2 class=\"_2da229d8 e4a720e6 b65d3b43 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d _67546e2a b351b4d3 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Location(s): UK, Europe &amp; Africa : UK : Great Baddow <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p>Job Title: Lead RF Systems Engineer<\/p>\n<p>Requisition ID: 122354<\/p>\n<p>Location: Great Baddow &#8211; Flexible working 2\/3 days onsite per week<\/p>\n<p>Grade: GG11<\/p>\n<p>Referral Bonus: \u00a35,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>Role Purpose <\/strong>We are seeking a highly experienced and driven <strong>Lead RF Systems Engineer \/ Technical Lead<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_477fc526 b7fbf540\">\n<li>Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership across Sense &amp; Effect development projects, from early-stage R&amp;D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5\/6 and beyond).<\/li>\n<li>Systems Engineering: Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk.<\/li>\n<li>Multi-Disciplinary Integration: Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Customer Engagement: Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps.<\/li>\n<li>Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to align delivery with project milestones and quality standards.<\/li>\n<li>Innovation: Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies.<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Experience <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_477fc526 b7fbf540\">\n<li>Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and\/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related).<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, signal processing chains, and system integration.<\/li>\n<li>Proven track record of system design, trade-off analysis, and performance modelling.<\/li>\n<li>Experience developing early-stage concepts into technology demonstrators or operational prototypes.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles and technical presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or acting as a technical authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Desirable Skills <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_477fc526 b7fbf540\">\n<li>Knowledge of EM, RF, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF simulation\/modelling tools.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with either Radar or electronic warfare techniques and military threat environments.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of system-level testing and validation of RF systems.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with defence standards and system engineering frameworks (e.g., DOORS, SysML, NAF).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Qualifications <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_477fc526 b7fbf540\">\n<li>Degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is desirable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong> Further Information <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_477fc526 b7fbf540\">\n<li>Occasional travel may be required in this role to visit customer sites for demonstrations, installations, handovers or reviews .<\/li>\n<li>An SC level security clearance is required for this role, and candidates should already have, or be capable of obtaining UK SC clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_2da229d8 _5cc1ed84 _3c8635b4 b537fe1d a90e6a91 _9a8a0497 febc4ac2 acd09c55 f54c229b\"><span class=\"_7f2cd3ef f8b5357f\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Why BAE Systems? <\/strong>This is a place where you\u2019ll be able to make a real difference. You\u2019ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\u2019ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Why BAE Systems? <\/strong>This is a place where you\u2019ll be able to make a real difference. You\u2019ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you\u2019ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Division overview: Capabilities <\/strong>At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1249,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom","_application":"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\/view\/4332849125\/?eBP=NON_CHARGEABLE_CHANNEL&trk=flagship3_search_srp_jobs&refId=hu0dqwMUXRe%2FsyCf%2BlBgOQ%3D%3D&trackingId=uRflpqKaGJdVRly%2F0HQ3tQ%3D%3D","_company_name":"BAE Systems Digital Intelligence","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.baesystems.com\/digital","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[152],"job-types":[146],"class_list":{"0":"post-1419","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1419","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1419"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1419"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1419"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}