Guidant Global is working with the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, seeking an experienced Data Link Systems Engineer to apply your skills within a growing company and multi-skilled team. Exposure to complex and technologically advanced projects and products provides a stimulating experience. Working with highly talented and motivated engineers in a friendly and supportive environment at the Stevenage site.
What you'll get to do as a Data Link Systems Engineer:
The Future Combat Air System Acquisition Programme (FCAS-AP) is developing a highly adaptable and networked system, enabled through a combination of core platforms, adjuncts, and complex weapons. The programme is currently in the concepting phase. You will be responsible for systems engineering work with weapons data links on the FCAS platform.
- Working with the wider FCAS enterprise to develop concepts
- Technology maturation and demonstration
- Developing technology roadmaps
- Requirements definition and management
- RF system performance prediction and assessment
- Working on developing novel solutions to challenging communications problems using the latest technology.
- 20% Travel required around the U.K.
What we're looking for:
- The successful candidate will be a Systems Engineer with strong experience in RF systems
- Understanding or RF communications systems and architectures
- Understanding of antenna types and performance parameters
- Knowledge of RF waveforms and waveform design
- Must be able to achieve SC clearance. DV beneficial.
- Have good interaction skills - verbal communication, listening and time management.
- Proficiency in the use of MATLAB beneficial
- You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.
More about the role:
MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.
This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
