Technical Lead

In this Technical Lead role, you steer the modelling and design direction for a defence programme focused on high power RF capabilities. You will champion modelling methods, electrical architectures, and evidence to guide development decisions. The position involves coordinating cross-disciplinary engineers to shape system-level analyses, test strategy, and design justification, with a strong emphasis on delivering coherent, evidence-backed outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders to influence the programme from concept through integration, in a Bristol-based, hybrid setup.

• salary around 65,000
• bonus scheme
• pension contributions up to 14 percent
• flexible working options
• enhanced parental leave
• healthcare cash plan

• Define modelling approaches and design rationale for the project
• Lead electromagnetic modelling of high power RF propagation and system interactions
• Direct electrical/electronic architecture assessments across power, RF chains, and integration boundaries
• Oversee RF test strategy, bench tests, subsystem trials, and data interpretation
• Run trade studies on configuration options and EMC/performance constraints
• Coordinate multi-domain engineers to produce technical evidence and design justification
• Contribute to technical planning, scheduling, resourcing, and risk management for coherent delivery

• Proven experience delivering engineering development activity
• Skilled in at least one: high power RF systems, electrical/electronic architecture, electromagnetic modelling, RF testing, or EMC design
• Degree in physics, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, or similar
• Confident in leading technical teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong organisational skills for project and task planning
• Ability to obtain Developed Vetting clearance
• Background in high power RF systems, architectural design, electromagnetic modelling, or RF testing
• Experience leading engineering activities in a multidisciplinary environment

• leadership
• collaboration across functions
• organisation and planning
• high power RF systems
• electromagnetic modelling
• electrical/electronic architecture