Systems Engineer - RF Modelling

Location Bristol
Job Type Contract
Salary £41.21 - £55.00 per hour
Reference 2736537_1642004332
Duration 6 months+

Pay rate up to £41.21 per hour PAYE and up to £55.00 per hour through an Umbrella company

An experienced Systems Engineer - RF Modelling is required to work on a contract assignment for 6-12 months, with the possibility of a further extension supporting our prestigious Defence client based at their site in Bristol.

Overview of your role and the department you will be assigned to:

This role provides a unique opportunity 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.

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

A Systems Engineer with a strong modelling competence is required to carry out RF communication system performance modelling and RF communication system performance assessment against requirements for a complex weapons system:

  • Define RF system model requirements
  • Create the RF system model
  • Use the RF system model to assess performance in defined scenarios
  • Support wider RF Systems Engineering activities
  • Work effectively in collaboration with a multidiscipline team and relevant project managers
  • Manage own workload and take ownership of own designs (supporting reviews and identifying/addressing potential issues).

You will have the following skills and experience to carry out your duties:

  • The successful candidate will be a Systems Engineer with strong experience of modelling.
  • Proficiency in the use of MATLAB and Simulink
  • Top level understanding of RF systems and propagation.
  • Must be able to achieve SC clearance.
  • Have good interaction skills - verbal communication, listening and time management.

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

The role is based in Bristol which offers excellent transport links, and is commutable from Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon, Yate, Nailsea, Portishead, Almondsbury, Thornbury, Bath, Swindon, Chippenham, Melksam, Malmesbury, Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.