{"id":2453,"date":"2026-05-07T10:14:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2453"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:16:01","slug":"team-lead-rf-design-8","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/theemcnews.co.uk\/index.php\/job\/team-lead-rf-design-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Team Lead &#8211; RF Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ec5425c9 b3c73c89 bca7ad70 _7154dfb1 _1ed344df _8d800930 _212082fa\">\n<h2 class=\"_12a7eae6 _522b5c61 cc47b102 _9b0f7623 f45f3923 _853e7f02 _6fc9ee90 _9a64dc34 fa94859a afd72d7a _5d7e8717\">About the job<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_90d18b9b _610a159c _9b28d6bb e04436f2 _518b084b _584a0482 bc292811 a684132c _1967b308 _19fcc0eb _244731b8\"><span class=\"_8b2d8be8 _7620b138\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\">We&#8217;re looking for a Team Lead with a flair for people and leadership and a passion for delivery!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title<\/strong>: Team Lead \u2013 RF Design<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong>: Circa \u00a375,000 depending on experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dynamic (hybrid) working<\/strong>: Typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification<\/p>\n<p><strong>Security Clearance<\/strong>: British Citizens only<\/p>\n<p>Restrictions and\/or limitations relating to nationality and\/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we can offer you: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5e234547 _2c148f22\">\n<li>Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary<\/li>\n<li>Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%<\/li>\n<li>Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_90d18b9b _610a159c _9b28d6bb e04436f2 _518b084b _584a0482 bc292811 a684132c _1967b308 _19fcc0eb _244731b8\"><span class=\"_8b2d8be8 _7620b138\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>The opportunity: <\/strong>Our Electronic Engineering (EE) Function has a fantastic opportunity for a Team Lead within our expanding RF and Antenna Team.<\/p>\n<p>The Team Lead position will require a strong technical background in RF design with proven ability to lead work packages and provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Working alongside another Team lead, the Group Lead and Technical Experts, you&#8217;ll be responsible for leading the design and delivery of some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the UK defence industry.<\/p>\n<p>This is a challenging and exciting role with great career development pathways to progress in either technical or people management disciplines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we&#8217;re looking for from you: <\/strong>We&#8217;re looking for someone with a proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages, while collaborating in a diverse cross-functional organisation. A flair for leadership and people management is also essential.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"_5e234547 _2c148f22\">\n<li>Team leadership both technical and functional with the ability to inspire and drive high performing teams.<\/li>\n<li>Proven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)<\/li>\n<li>Good knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design<\/li>\n<li>Experience using RF and Antenna design tools (eg Microwave Office, HFSS), including layout.<\/li>\n<li>Fully conversant with modern Radio Transceiver System architecture and design<\/li>\n<li>Fully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in Project Management and the planning of tasks\/activities (use of Excel, P6 or MS Project beneficial) On Time On Cost, On Quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"_90d18b9b _610a159c _9b28d6bb e04436f2 _518b084b _584a0482 bc292811 a684132c _1967b308 _19fcc0eb _244731b8\"><span class=\"_8b2d8be8 _7620b138\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"expandable-text-box\"><strong>Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given <\/strong>MBDA is a leading defence organisation. 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