RF Systems Lead

  • Carbon 60
  • Stevenage, Hertfordshire
  • Sep 10, 2025
Contractor Telecommunications

Job Description

Overview:

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking an experienced RF Systems Modelling and Performance Lead to oversee the development and integration of advanced RF seeker models. This role is critical to the delivery of high-performance guidance systems and involves technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on modelling using industry-standard tools.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of RF seeker performance models, including hardware, signal processing, and environmental simulation.
  • Manage a multi-disciplinary team of modelling and algorithm engineers.
  • Deliver validated performance predictions and integrate models into wider system simulations.
  • Oversee modelling processes using Matlab and Simulink.
  • Interface with internal stakeholders and represent the seeker modelling function across programmes.
  • Manage technical risks, budgets, and delivery schedules.


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Strong background in RF systems, radar, or signal processing.
  • Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink.
  • Experience in complex system modelling and model-based design.
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent technical documentation and reporting capabilities.

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